Unit Charge Nurse Critical Care Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

5d•$47 - $55

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Unit Charge Nurse for Critical Care Stepdown LTAC. The role is for a capable clinician with broad patient-care experience and a sound understanding of the relevant patient population. The nurse applies acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changing clinical situations, uses the AACN Synergy Model to personalize care, serves as a resource to colleagues, and advocates for patients and families. The nurse independently delivers safe, dependable, and effective care using the nursing process; communicates respectfully with patients, families, and the healthcare team; performs assessments; documents, plans, and implements care; and incorporates patient and family goals into care planning. The role also includes reviewing evidence-based research to identify needed policy or procedure changes, revising and evaluating care documentation, and meeting the PLAN clinical lattice point and contact-hour requirements. The schedule is 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., full-time, 36 hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
Two years of recent nursing experience and at least two years of experience in the area of concentration.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
Must achieve the electives/points and contact hours defined by the PLAN clinical lattice point system.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Responsibilities

Communicate consistently, effectively, and respectfully with patients, families, and other healthcare team members while delivering safe and effective care.
Independently use the nursing process to care for the patient population.
Perform assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
Accurately document the nursing process in the appropriate format, and independently plan and implement patient care.
Incorporate patient and family input and goals into care planning, manage time effectively, and apply the AACN Synergy Model in clinical practice.
Review evidence-based research to identify the need to revise patient-population policies and procedures.
Revise and evaluate the effectiveness of patient-care documentation.
Serve as a resource to colleagues and advocate for patients and families.
Meet PLAN clinical lattice point and contact-hour requirements to maintain the position.
Complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including Enhancing Your Communication (HLC#6488), formal preceptor training, and enrollment in the LEAP course.