Emergency Department Registered Nurse / 11am - 11pm

Emory•Decatur, GA

18h

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care to meet individual patient and family needs. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. This position is in the Emergency Department, with a listed schedule of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The nurse delivers safe, effective, independent care using the nursing process; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. The position also involves collaboration and developing leadership responsibilities, including delegation, charge nurse duties when assigned, precepting, and participation in practice governance. The RN communicates professionally, protects confidentiality, provides culturally responsive care, and engages in ongoing development and evidence-based practice to improve care and meet organizational standards.

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; or 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.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Demonstrated strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to recognize cultural differences and individualize care.
Ability to meet the described physical 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.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and 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.
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.
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, 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 issues affecting patient care.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in ongoing 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.