Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

5d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for their ICU Stepdown unit at Emory Decatur Hospital. This role involves providing safe and effective nursing care, adapting to changing patient needs, and serving as a resource for colleagues and patients. The RN Clinician is expected to utilize the nursing process, conduct thorough patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and document care accurately. They will also identify patient and family learning needs, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care. Leadership responsibilities include delegation, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and potentially serving as Charge Nurse. The role also involves quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and maintaining required continuing education. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive benefits starting day 1, including health benefits, student loan repayment assistance, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship and development programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
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.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
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

Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
Emory Warner Robins, Perry and affiliated Physician Groups location RN Clinicians with an Associate's Degree in Nursing with less than 2 years experience as a new hire or transferring as of 3/29/2026, must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.

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.