Unit Charge Nurse Critical Care Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Unit Charge, Critical Care Stepdown LTAC responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families. This individual consistently, effectively and respectfully communicates with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team while delivering safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process. They demonstrate developed assessment skills and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. The role involves documenting the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format, planning and implementing patient care independently, utilizing patient/family input and goals in planning of care, managing time effectively, and incorporating the AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice. The individual is also responsible for revising policies and procedures based on evidence-based research and evaluating the effectiveness of patient care documentation. Additionally, they must achieve points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain their position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 2 years of recent nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
• Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
• Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire.

Nice To Haves

• MSN or DNP.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Deliver safe, dependable, and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.
• Demonstrate developed assessment skills and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
• Document the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format.
• Plan and implement patient care independently.
• Utilize patient/family input and goals in planning of care.
• Manage time effectively while incorporating AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.
• Revise policies and procedures based on evidence-based research.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care documentation.
• Achieve points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees