Unit Charge Nurse Critical Care Stepdown / RN

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

85d

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide comprehensive health benefits that start day 1, student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs, and more. The RN Clinician Charge, Critical Care Stepdown LTAC is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. This role involves supervising staff, facilitating communication with physicians and internal administrators, and providing optimal patient and family-centered care. The individual is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. The position requires adept problem-solving, conflict negotiation, and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a 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.
• Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Nice To Haves

• MSN or DNP.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
• Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators.
• Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
• Functions as charge nurse and mentors other Registered Nurses.
• Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
• Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
• Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints.
• Develops management/leadership focused in-service programs.
• Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.

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