Cardiovascular Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

13h•$43 - $50

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinician for its Cardiovascular Stepdown Department. The clinician provides independent, safe, and effective nursing care to a specific patient population, using clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations and personalize care for patients and families. The role includes serving as a resource and advocate for patients, families, and colleagues, and may include Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned. Weekend Option day and night shifts are available; the position is full-time at 36 hours. The nurse assesses patients, develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input, documents care, identifies learning needs, delegates appropriately, and collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners. The role also involves precepting staff or students, contributing to unit-based shared governance and practice improvements, applying evidence-based practice, supporting open communication and psychological safety, and participating in data collection and quality improvement. Nurses are expected to maintain required performance standards, education, and annual competencies. Emory Healthcare describes itself as Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, with 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The organization offers comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
If performing virtual care that may involve multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
ACLS or PALS may be required post-hire for certain departments; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
If assigned to a WOC department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the effect of nursing care on patient outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice concerns affecting patient care.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills; recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue ongoing professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily care.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including current performance ratings, mandatory education, and annual competencies.