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

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

5d•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care to meet the needs of patients and families. The RN serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. It also includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, appropriate delegation, developing leadership and charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, precepting staff or students, participating in shared governance, and contributing to evidence-based policy and practice improvements. The RN communicates effectively, supports culturally responsive care, maintains confidentiality, and promotes open communication and psychological safety. Ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice, data collection and analysis, improvement activities, and completion of required performance, education, and competency standards are expected. The position requires a valid, unencumbered Georgia Registered Nursing License and BLS certification. ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire, and additional certifications may depend on department and specialty. The listed schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Physical demands and environmental exposures vary by work area and tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure 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 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 eNLC license within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice. Employees in role before November 9, 2025, have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role if assigned to a WOC department.
Physical capacity for the listed medium-heavy demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing and walking occasionally to frequently.

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.
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 March 30, 2025, must sign an agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, 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, patients, 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 potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice concerns affecting patient care.
Use strong communication and conflict resolution skills; recognize cultural differences and individualize care.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily patient 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 current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.