# Sample Job Description: GEM Nurse Champion The Geriatric ED depends on the collaboration of the interdisciplinary team. Every member has an important role to play in delivering age-friendly care. Below is a sample GEM Nurse Champion job description that can be adapted for your ED. You can download a copy for your ease of use. Download .docx GEM Nurse Champion Job Description We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Champion to join our team at [Insert Hospital Name]. The ideal candidate will help expedite care for older adults in the ED, prioritizing patients using geriatric-specific nursing criteria. They will collaborate closely with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to improve outcomes, guide resource allocation, and support safe, timely discharge. Qualifications:  Registered Nurse (RN) with ideally 3 years of experience in the ED, focusing on older adults Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Master’s in Nursing an asset) The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, however, this isn't always an option. A motivated new nurse may be your best shot at a good fit. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Strong clinical reasoning skills, with the ability to prioritize care based on patient acuity, consult requirements and discharge needs Knowledge of evidence-based risk assessments and geriatric screening tools, or willingness to receive training Ability to manage care for older adults with multiple health conditions and complex medication needs Knowledge of quality improvement techniques, such as PDSA and SIX SIGMA, or willingness to learn. Experience with healthcare quality metrics and nurse sensitive indicators.  Experience with unit nursing leadership, such as shared governance (preferred) Comprehensive understanding of geriatric care standards Effective interdisciplinary communication and collaboration Ability to train hospital staff on best practices for geriatric-specific care Knowledge of outpatient, home healthcare and community resources to help coordinate safe discharge Look for a candidate who understands the big picture. Someone who can develop and implement quality improvement that aligns with inpatient and hospital units. The ideal candidate also has experience in shared governance, engaging staff and reporting on metrics to the team, unit, and hospital. Responsibilities  Prioritize patient care using geriatric screening tools Implement and support care plans for older adults in the ED Coordinate care transitions with outpatient and home health services Obtain timely consults from clinical specialties and ancillary departments Collaborate with ED physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support care planning and patient flow Conduct patient follow-up within 12–24 hours of discharge Monitor and audit patient charts and GED quality metrics to evaluate adherence to geriatric care standards Report GED progress and outcomes to provide feedback to GED team, unit, and hospital  Develop and implement care pathways that improve outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, and optimize resourcing Leading/Assisting with implementation of GED protocols and monitoring metrics.  Partner with Geriatric ED Physician Champion to lead and act as liaison to the interdisciplinary GED team and stakeholders Collaborate to align GED quality metrics with unit and hospital quality goals Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on geriatric care best practices Perform other duties as assigned