Cardiac Care​/Unit Charge Nurse​/RN

Overview

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• 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!

Are you ready to build advanced clinical skills in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment? The 4B Cardiac Care Unit is seeking motivated, team‑driven healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.

This 12 bed cardiac observation unit 4B offers a high‑energy, high‑learning environment with a rapid patient turnover with an impressive variety of cardiovascular diagnoses. This unit is uniquely positioned as an integral part of the entire heart/vascular service line, working closely with our step‑down units, critical care teams, and the cardiac cath lab.

On 4B, you care for patients who are:

Direct Admissions for Heart Transplants

Preparing & /or recovering from same‑day cardiovascular procedures

Under cardiac observation before safely discharging home

This blend of acuity and transitioning of care makes each day unique, allowing your clinical knowledge to grow quickly.

RN Clinician Charge plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited pre‑licensure 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.

Licensure:

• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certification:

• BLS certification
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post‑hire
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty PL N:
• 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.
• Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  MSN or DNP

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources ase note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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