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

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

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 based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The nurse 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 input from patients and families; documents care; identifies learning needs; and individualizes care in recognition of cultural differences. The RN also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, assists with staff and student orientation when no designated preceptor is present, and supports quality improvement and professional development. This is a PRN position with a listed schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and close visual work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, temperature variations, latex, radiation, patient-handling injuries, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators. Travel may be required, and conditions vary by work area and tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and at least 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years, or graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program and at least 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire for employees completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Must be able to meet the described physical demands, 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.

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.
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 strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identify the need for policy revisions 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 per the clinical lattice PLAN system.