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Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

Surgical Acute Care Unit Charge Registered Nurse / RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDecatur, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
  • Have 2 years of recent nursing experience and at least 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
  • Hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required for certain departments after hire.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
  • For virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, hold an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before November 9, 2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
  • Meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
  • Achieve the points and contact hours defined in the PLAN clinical lattice point system 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.
  • Meet the physical requirements of the assigned work area, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
  • Use personal protective equipment, including respirators, as required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
  • Supervise staff and facilitate communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide patient- and family-centered care.
  • Lead efforts to strengthen organizational systems and support the department's mission, vision, and values.
  • Complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
  • Identify the need for revision of operational forms and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Provide and coordinate the resources needed within the unit to support patient outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures.
  • Stay informed about innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
  • Function as charge nurse and model delegation skills, assisting colleagues in effective delegation using the Synergy model for care.
  • Mentor Registered Nurses on the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
  • Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster the development of leadership skills in others.
  • Direct and guide less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
  • Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
  • Incorporate the Synergy model for care into nurse-patient assignments.
  • Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities.
  • Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs.
  • Identify a managerial problem and initiate a test of change.
  • Participate in preparing for regulatory agency reviews.
  • Assist with budget planning, cost-containment efforts, unit staffing schedules, and communication of concerns to the Unit Director.
  • Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
  • Support administrative decisions and resolve daily operational issues with staff.
  • Ensure educational requirements are met through scheduling, planning, and support.
  • Model effective communication and foster an environment of open, candid communication.
  • Arbitrate conflicts between nursing staff and take appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication or behavior.
  • Counsel employees on attendance and performance issues, including verbal warnings.
  • Support colleagues' needs and advocate for nurses.
  • Address customer concerns and complaints, following up with the Unit Director and risk management as appropriate.
  • Address escalated patient issues and refer them to the Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve them.
  • Monitor issues and their resolution.
  • Improve systems on the unit and hospital-wide to achieve patient outcomes.
  • Implement approaches that meet the needs of patients and families.
  • Identify and respond to unit staff needs for resources and tools.
  • Identify, initiate, and collaborate on needed educational programs.
  • Develop management- and leadership-focused in-service training, such as time management, team building, conflict resolution, budgeting, and leadership activities.
  • Demonstrate current evidence-based practice and disseminate information.
  • Question management practice as it relates to research.
  • Meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
  • Achieve the electives, points, and contact hours defined in the PLAN clinical lattice point system to maintain the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice is preferred.

About the Company

Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, comprising nine schools and colleges alongside Emory Healthcare.

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