Cardiac ICU Unit Charge Registered Nurse​/RN

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals. We’re looking for experienced and passionate critical care nurses and nurse leaders who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care.

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

7a‑7:30p / Full Time / WEO / 36 Hours per week

Emory University Hospital

Job Summary:

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 to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. Adept at creative problem‑solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.

Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk‑taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. 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. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmark and evidence based practice. Functions as charge nurse. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care.

Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader.

Clinical Leadership and Mentorship:
1. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
2. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
3. Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
4. Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
5. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.

Operational Management and Compliance:
1. Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
2. Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
3. Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change.
4. Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
5. Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.
6. Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
7. Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.
8. Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.

Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Advocacy:
1. Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
2. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
3. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.
4. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
5. Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
6. Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues). 7. Aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive…