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

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring an experienced RN Clinician for its Emergency Department at Emory University Hospital Midtown. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, and independent nursing care to a specific patient population, using clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt care to changing situations and personalize it according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The nurse serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adapting care plans with patient and family input, documenting care, identifying learning needs, and providing culturally responsive care. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and may assist with orienting staff and students. The position also contributes to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional development, and required clinical lattice PLAN activities.

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.
BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities 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 obtain compact status.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based 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 agree to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician 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 with patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
Accurately and efficiently document care 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.
Collaborate 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 no designated preceptor is available.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify when policies may need revision based on evidence-based research.
Engage in 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.