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 Educator Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations.
- Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
- Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
- 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.
- Role models time management skills through example.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
- Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
- Assists with the development of staff portfolios.
- Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
- Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
- Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
- Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation.
- Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists.
- Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff.
- Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
- Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.
- Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
- Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
- Under direction of the CNS and UD, Integrates patient /family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs.
- Collaborates with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
- Models effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Effectively elicits integrates cultural beliefs and values from of patients and integrates these into overall patient management and education.
- Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing refining and revising education programs.
- Respects and maintains confidential information.
- Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
- Achieves 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
- Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488. PLAN:
- Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
- Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
- Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
- Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.
- Preferred Qualifications: Education: MSN or DNP Certification: Nursing certification preferred
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.