Neuro ICU Unit Charge Nurse / RN

Overview

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Description

Neuro ICU Unit Charge Nurse / RN

6:30a-7p / Full Time / 36 Hours per week

Emory University Hospital

 

Are you eager to be a part of a nationally acclaimed neurology and neurosurgical team? Join us in the Neurosciences ICU where you’ll hone your skills working with ICP monitors, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, CRRT, VAD, temperature management, multiple drip titrations, etc.  

 

• Number of Beds: 40 ICU Rooms and 2 Acute Stroke Resuscitation Rooms
• Patient Population/Typical Diagnoses: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ischemic Strokes, Hemorrhagic Strokes, Autoimmune Diseases, Epilepsy, Brain Tumors, and Meningitis
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2

 

The Neuro ICU is a 3-time recipient of the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence and consistently ranks in the top 10% for patient satisfaction annually. Our nursing team doesn't just deliver outstanding care; we actively engage in cutting-edge research alongside our providers. Come join our Neuro ICU team and be a part of the journey! 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Functions as charge nurse.
• 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.
• Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
• Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
• Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
• Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
• 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.
• Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
• Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues)
• 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.
• Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
• Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
• Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff. C
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