Medical Cardiac/ Unit Charge Nurse

Job Title for Candidate Searching

Medical Cardiac/ Unit Charge Nurse
Division

Emory Univ Hospital
Campus Location

Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location

US-GA-Atlanta
Department

EUH Complex Med - 7E
Job Type

Regular Full-Time
Job Number

149643
Job Category

Nursing
Schedule

7a-7:30p
Standard Hours

36 Hours
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Emory Healthcare
Campus Location (For Posting) : Postal Code

30322
Campus Location (For Posting) : Address

1364 Clifton Rd NE

Qualifications:

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 accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); 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); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Then join our dynamic 7E unit, where our dedicated staff collaborates as a team to provide exceptional care to patients dealing with medical and cardiac issues. On 7E you will be working with chest tubes, tracheostomies, pain management, diabetic management, Insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, IV antibiotics etc. 

 

• Number of beds: 23
• Patient Population & Typical Diagnoses: Heart failure, COPD, GI Bleed (Gastrointestinal Bleeding), Pneumonia, Chest Tubes Management, Urinary Tract Infections, Electrolyte Imbalance Liver/Kidney Disease, etc.
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4

 

At 7E, we proudly hold the prestigious PRISM award, a testament to our commitment to team collaboration and clinical excellence. But that's not all – we are also on the forefront of groundbreaking clinical trials! Join us on a journey where excellence is not just a goal, but a standard. 

 

 

RN Clinician Charge 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. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/ Experience

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure 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
  
  

   

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.