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We are seeking a capable  Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Unit Charge Registered Nurse with 2+ years of PACU or ICU experience. 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.
• Adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.
• Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking. 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.
• 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. 
  
  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: 1. BLS certification 2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty PL N: 1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments. 2. Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. 3. 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
  
  

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