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Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

Emergency Department Critical Care Charge Nurse / 7pm - 7:30am

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited prelicensure program is required.
  • At least 1 year of recent post-graduation nursing experience is required.
  • A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing is required.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • ACLS certification 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, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before November 9, 2025, have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
  • Employees at Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations who held an Associate's Degree in Nursing before March 29, 2026, are grandfathered as meeting the education requirement.
  • Physical requirements include occasionally lifting 36–75 pounds, frequently lifting 20–35 pounds, constantly lifting 10–20 pounds, lifting a maximum of 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing. Physical demands may vary by work area and tasks.
  • The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care or handling injuries, radiation, and shift work. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required; conditions may vary by work area and tasks.

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 to provide patient- and family-centered care.
  • Leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the department's mission, vision, and values.
  • Completes employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
  • Identifies the need for revisions to operational forms and evaluates their effectiveness.
  • Provides and coordinates unit resources to support optimal patient outcomes.
  • Ensures compliance with unit policies and procedures and keeps informed of clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
  • Functions as charge nurse and demonstrates delegation skills, assisting colleagues in effective delegation using the Synergy model for care.
  • Mentors Registered Nurses in the Charge Nurse role and its functions.
  • Leads and coordinates team behavior among staff members and fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
  • Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff on policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills, and daily operations.
  • Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
  • Incorporates the Synergy model for care into nurse/patient assignments.
  • Evaluates resource use and cost-containment activities.
  • Coordinates unit staffing to meet department needs.
  • Identifies one managerial problem and initiates a test of change.
  • Participates in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
  • Assists with administrative activities, including budget planning, identifying cost-containment methods, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and communicating areas of concern to the Nurse Manager.
  • Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
  • Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with staff.
  • Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
  • Models effective communication and fosters open and candid communication.
  • Arbitrates conflicts between nursing staff and takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication or behavior.
  • Counsels employees, including issuing verbal warnings for attendance and performance issues.
  • Supports unit and colleague needs through supportive and non-judgmental behavior and advocates for nurses.
  • Addresses customer concerns and complaints, following up with the Nurse Manager and risk management as appropriate.
  • Addresses escalated patient issues and refers unresolved issues to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate.
  • Monitors issues and their resolution.
  • Challenges and shapes unit- and hospital-wide systems to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Implements approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
  • Identifies and responds to unit staff needs to ensure they have resources and tools to meet patient and family needs.
  • Identifies, initiates, and collaborates on needed educational programs.
  • Develops management- and leadership-focused in-service sessions, such as time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, and leadership activities.
  • Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information.
  • Questions management practice as it relates to research.

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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