Critical Care Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Decatur Hospital is seeking a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) Clinician. This role involves delivering safe and effective nursing care, performing patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting care accurately. The RN Clinician acts as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families, adapting care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. Responsibilities include leadership, team collaboration, quality improvement, and professional development. The position requires adherence to organizational standards and participation in initiatives to improve patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
OR Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 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 completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.