Emory Healthcare
Clinical Decision Unit Charge Nurse / 7am - 7:30pm
Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Clinical Decision Unit Charge Nurse / 7am - 7:30pm
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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 Description
Emory Decatur Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. 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. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. 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. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence based practice. 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. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff. Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department. Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change. Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews. 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. Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes. Supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors. Actively empowers and advocates for nurses. Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families. Identifies, recognizes and responds to the needs of unit staff to ensure that staff has the resources and tools available. Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs. Develops management/ leadership focused in-service. Questions management practice as it relates to research. Completes performance reviews with Unit Director input as appropriate. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments. Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience: 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. PLAN: 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. Preferred Qualifications
Education: MSN or DNP. Physical Requirements
Medium‑heavy lifting: 36‑75 lbs, 0‑33% of the work day; 20‑35 lbs, 34‑66% of the workday; 10‑20 lbs, 67‑100% of the workday; Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs. Occasional to frequent standing & walking; occasional sitting; close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Environmental Factors
Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bio‑hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors; communicable diseases; electrical shock; floor surfaces; temperature variations; latex; lighting; patient care/handling injuries; radiation; shift work; travel may be required; use of personal protective equipment. Additional Details
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 at careers@emoryhealthcare.org.
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Clinical Decision Unit Charge Nurse / 7am - 7:30pm
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Emory Healthcare . Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs Description
Emory Decatur Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. 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. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. 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. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence based practice. 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. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff. Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department. Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change. Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews. 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. Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes. Supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors. Actively empowers and advocates for nurses. Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families. Identifies, recognizes and responds to the needs of unit staff to ensure that staff has the resources and tools available. Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs. Develops management/ leadership focused in-service. Questions management practice as it relates to research. Completes performance reviews with Unit Director input as appropriate. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments. Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience: 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. PLAN: 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. Preferred Qualifications
Education: MSN or DNP. Physical Requirements
Medium‑heavy lifting: 36‑75 lbs, 0‑33% of the work day; 20‑35 lbs, 34‑66% of the workday; 10‑20 lbs, 67‑100% of the workday; Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs. Occasional to frequent standing & walking; occasional sitting; close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Environmental Factors
Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bio‑hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors; communicable diseases; electrical shock; floor surfaces; temperature variations; latex; lighting; patient care/handling injuries; radiation; shift work; travel may be required; use of personal protective equipment. Additional Details
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 at careers@emoryhealthcare.org.
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