Charge RN / General Surgery Clinic / GI

Emory Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

Job Title: Charge RN / General Surgery Clinic / GI

Position: Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Atlanta

State: GA

ZIP Code:

Job 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.
Serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families.
Functions as charge nurse and mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
Counsels employees regarding attendance and performance issues.
Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
Identifies managerial problems and initiates tests of change.
Participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning and cost containment.
Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff.
Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues.
Empowers and advocates for nurses.
Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
Addresses customer concerns and complaints.
Monitors issues and their resolution.
Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.
Ensures compliance with educational requirements.
Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.
Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Strong understanding of patient care for specific populations
Ability to adapt to changing situations
Strong communication skills
Clinical knowledge and experience
Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Preferred Skills

Master's in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Additional department-specific certifications

Requirements

Experience: 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.

Education: Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

License & Certification:

Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
BLS certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

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

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Emory is an equal opportunity employer.
Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Facility Details

Name: Emory Healthcare

Description: The most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice.

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