Post Anesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Charge Nurse

Location: Marietta, GA

Overview: We are seeking a Charge Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) who will plan, coordinate, and direct daily operations of a specific shift. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining communication with physicians and administrators, and ensuring optimal patient and family‑centered care.

Emory Healthcare provides comprehensive benefits from day one, including:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs
• Family‑focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

Hours:

10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No weekends, holidays, or on‑call requirements.

• Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring effective communication and patient care.
• Serve as the primary link between nursing staff, physicians, and unit administrators.
• Develop and implement unit protocols to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Complete daily risk management, unit management, and employee conference reports.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as an arbitrator in conflict resolution and a mentor for less experienced nurses.
• Participate in regulatory review preparation and budget planning.
• Support educational programming and evidence‑based practice initiatives.

• Evaluate resource utilization and cost containment activities.
• Coordinate unit staffing to meet patient needs.
• Identify managerial problems and implement improvement plans.
• Assist in budget planning and staffing schedule coordination.
• Ensure educational requirements are met through scheduling and support.

• Promote open, candid communication among staff.
• Model effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Serve as an arbitrator for conflicts between nursing staff.
• Advocate for patients and nurses, addressing customer concerns.
• Refer escalated patient issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when necessary.

• Challenge and improve unit and hospital‑wide systems.
• Implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs.
• Provide educational programs and in‑service training on leadership and clinical topics.
• Disseminate evidence‑based practice information.

• Meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
• Complete required contact hours per the Clinical Lattice point system.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

Experience: Minimum two years of recent RN experience, including at least two years in a PACU or related setting.

Licensure: Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS);
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be required for certain departments. Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Advanced

Education:

MSN or DNP.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Accommodations: Emory Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations for alternate format documents or accommodations.

Physical Requirements: Medium‑heavy patient lifting up to 75 lbs. Work involves frequent walking, standing, and eye‑close tasks. Physical demands may vary by assignment.

Environmental Factors: Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, electrical shock, temperatures, latex, and other hazards. Personal protective equipment such as respirators may be required.