Emergency Department Registered Nurse / 7pm - 7:30am

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations, personalizes care to meet patient and family needs, serves as a resource for colleagues, and advocates for patients and families. The role involves delivering independent nursing care through the nursing process, conducting patient assessments, developing and adjusting care plans with patient and family input, documenting care, and identifying learning needs. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates according to acuity and competency, may perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, precepts staff or students, and contributes to evidence-based practice, shared governance, and process improvement. The position also requires professional communication, confidentiality, cultural awareness, ongoing development, and compliance with organizational standards. This position is listed for a 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. schedule. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and occasional to frequent standing and walking. Work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other environmental factors; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used. Travel may be required, and conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 Associate Degree in Nursing (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.
Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) required within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice. Employees in the role before November 9, 2025, have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in environments that may involve the listed exposures and use personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient and family input and 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.
Perform developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise patient-care-related workflow, equipment, or practice issues.
Demonstrate communication and conflict resolution skills, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in 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 methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Meet core standards, including performance-rating, mandatory-education, and annual-competency requirements.