Nurse Manager/ Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / RN

Company: Emory Healthcare
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewBe inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.BenefitsAt Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your 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, development , and leadership programs...and more!DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Nurse Manager to support our 24-bed 8E Unit and 12-bed Rollins Pavillion!8E provides comprehensive medical and surgical care to a variety of patients with complex pulmonary, vascular and cardiac conditions. The unit specializes in the care of adults with pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, as well as the care of adults that are pre- or post-lung transplant. This is a primary telemetry unit in which nurses are skilled in interpreting cardiac rhythms and administering non-titratable antiarrhythmic medications.8E is situated within the Heart & Vascular division of Emory University Hospital. As such, it is a critical component of our care continuum for Heart & Vascular patients. 8E consistently excels in the areas of patient satisfaction as well as employee engagement. The unit has a dedicated assistant nurse manager, education coordinator and unit nurse educator, as well as the support of a clinical nurse specialist.If you are an outcomes-driven leader looking for growth, please consider applying today.
  • The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum.
  • This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority.
  • You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency.
  • Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.
  • Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development:
  • Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams.
  • Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
  • Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development.
  • Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations. Clinical & Operational Management:Minimum Required Qualifications
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; with two (2) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.
    • Licensure: Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
    • Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
    • Certifications: BLS required
    • ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire
    • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty Skills:
    • Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system.
    • Experience overseeing intricate, complex service line operations within a healthcare system.
    • Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.
    • Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) strongly preferred.
    • Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; three (3) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system preferred.
    • Certification: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)If you are ready to make a significant impact in the lives of our patients and lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for the Unit Nursing Director position on 8E. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional cardiovascular and vascular surgery care! Apply Today!Additional DetailsEmory 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 accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.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 environmental 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.

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