eICU Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Sandy Springs, GA

2h•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides nursing care for a specific patient population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The RN serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes providing independent nursing care, assessing patients, developing and updating care plans, accurate documentation, supporting patient and family learning, and individualizing care in consideration of cultural differences. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, delegates appropriately, may perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and may assist with orienting staff and students. The position also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based policy review, data analysis, and ongoing professional development. Emory Healthcare describes its employee offerings as including comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and have 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, or have recently completed a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Hold BLS certification.
For virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 75 lbs and carrying objects up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure may transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
At Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups locations, RN Clinicians hired or transferred as of 3/29/2026 with an ADN and less than two years of experience must sign an agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the role.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects patient outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporate patient and family input, and adjust plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Demonstrate effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify opportunities for policy revision based on evidence-based research.
Pursue professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintain required points and contact hours under the clinical lattice PLAN system.