Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsibilities

Wellstar has an immediate opening for a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department at Atlanta Medical Center. The position is a full time day shift opportunity. The hours are 7a-7p. Sign and relocation available for qualified applicants.

The Coordinator of Patient Flow in the Emergency Department is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the ER Clinical Nurse Manager and is responsible for shift operations including: leading staff, patient flow activities and services, care and labor for a department within the nursing division of WellStar.

Has responsibility for implementing standards of practice, interpreting system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Is responsible for the efficiency and safety of patient flow through the Emergency Department (adult, pediatric, fast track, triage, behavioral health) Responsible for monitoring and maintaining sound financial performance, human resources management, materials and supplies management, patient/customer satisfaction and appropriate reporting. Responsible for coordinating department functions with the operations of other hospital departments to maximize patient flow and inter-departmental efficiency. Serves as chief retention officer for his/her assigned staff as well as a leadership sponsor of E.D. patient throughput metrics.

Based on expanded educational knowledge, clinical expertise and experience, is responsible for the safe delivery of care that adjusts to needs of the patient while considering population, age and cultural diversity. These competent nursing care practices address the biological, developmental, psychosocial, cultural and clinical needs of the patient, family member or support system. Contributes to the vision of Emergency Services, the strategic planning process, and department goals by leading operations to fulfill the mission, vision and strategic goals. Is responsible for employee development as it relates to critical thinking skills interfaced with patient flow principles and patient safety with an emphasis on evidence-based practice supported by the Shared Governance Model.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Georgia RN license required.
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in nursing, Bachelor's degree in nursing 

Preferred Education

• TNCC and ATLS preferred or within 6 months.

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice in a high-volume Emergency Department with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Required Minimum Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Works well with others in a collaborative, team-focused, patient centered way.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in written form with all levels of internal and external resources.
• Analytical skills necessary to solve technical, clinical and managerial challenges.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficient clinical and leadership experience to ensure competence and credibility to lead others.

We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy.  We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.

Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!