Labor and Delivery Unit Charge Nurse Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Job Description:

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BenefitsAt Emory Healthcare w e fuel your professionaljourney with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights inyour career and be what you want to be.

We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programsDescriptionWe’reseeking an experienced Labor and Delivery part-time Unit ChargeNurse responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquiredbroad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a soundunderstanding about the care of a particular patient population androutinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experienceto respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professionalcan apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use thisknowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while servingas a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them.

Thisindividual will:

Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate forpatients/families. Consistently communicates effectively andrespectfully with the patient, the patient’s family, and othermembers of the healthcare team. Delivers safe, dependable andeffective care to a patient population independently utilizing thenursing process. Demonstrates developed assessment skills.

Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. Continues to recognize own performance limitations, butrequires minimal assistance. Documents the nursing processaccurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinicalpathway, chart). Plans and implements patient care independently.

Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care.

Evaluates patient’s response to planned care and adjusts plan ofcare as appropriate. Identifies patient and family learning needsand makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs. Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned. Orients staff orstudents as assigned in absence of designated preceptor. Utilizesresources in a responsible manner with a focus on costcontainment. Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routinesituations. May seek assistance to resolve complex issues. Respectsand maintains confidential information. Participates within the unit to identify and address disciplinespecific issues and needs. Articulates application of Synergy modelfor care in clinical practice. Collects, reports, analyzes and provides data on an ongoingbasis and as required by physician and/or interdisciplinary teamsin accordance with organization standards. Revises and evaluates effectiveness of patient caredocumentation. Uses interviews, surveys, focus groups andquestionnaires to identify and resolves areas for improvement.

Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. Achieves pointsand contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) pointsystem to maintain position.

Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 12 months ofrecent nursing experience within the past five years or recentcompletion of a re-entry nursing program. Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license ortemporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. BLScertification required and ACLS may be required in designateddepartments.

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Emory Healthcare (EHC), part ofEmory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic healthsystem in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnetdesignated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 providerlocations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, isthe largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with morethan 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 differentsubspecialties.

Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunityemployer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disability, protected veteran status or othercharacteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcareis committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact EmoryHealthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org .Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

(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 assignedwork area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Factors affectingenvironment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work areaand tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous wasteChemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electricalshock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoorconditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries;Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personalprotective equipment, including respirators; environmentalconditions may vary depending on assigned work area and worktasks.