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Description

7am - 7:30pm/ Full Time/ 36 Hours

We're seeking a **Unit Charge Registered Nurse** for our **4400 Med-Tele/Stroke Unit at** Emory Decatur Hospital. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced clinician who brings strong critical thinking, team guidance, and a patient-centered approach to care. As a Unit Charge RN, you’ll apply the **Synergy Model for Care** , support your team in dynamic clinical situations, and serve as a key resource and advocate for both staff and patients.

**Unit 4400** is Emory Decatur’s designated **stroke unit** , also caring for patients with neurological conditions, low-risk cardiac diagnoses, and a range of other medical needs. It is a **24-bed unit** with a typical **nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6** . Nurses on this unit are certified in **BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS** , enabling them to provide highly specialized care. The unit is supported by a **Unit Practice Council** , a **Nurse Educator** , and an **Education Coordinator** , creating a collaborative environment that fosters professional development and excellence. This individual will:

+ Consistently, effectively and respectfully communicate with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team while delivering safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.

+ Demonstrate developed assessment skills and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.

+ Document the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart) as well as plan and implement patient care independently.

+ Utilize patient/family input and goals in planning of care as well as manage time effectively while incorporating AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice and identify the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research. Includes revising and evaluating effectiveness of patient care documentation.

+ Achieve points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ **Education** :

+ Graduate of an accredited prelicensure 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.

+ 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,establishedin 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties

Additional Details

**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 environment 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.

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 [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _Emory Decatur Hospital_

**Campus Location** _Decatur, GA, 30033_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Decatur_

**Department** _DEC-Nursing Unit 4400_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _149252_

**Job Category** _Nursing_

**Schedule** _7a-7:30p_

**Standard Hours** _36 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $46.31/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $53.68/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.