ICU Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

21d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

At Emory Hillandale Hospital, the open ICU serves as a primary receiving unit for critically ill patients across the hospital and provides care for a diverse, high-acuity patient population. The unit has 15 beds and cares for medical, surgical, limited neurological, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, post-operative, hypertensive crisis, DKA, and other critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care. The nurse-to-patient ratio is primarily 1:2, with 1:1 assignments for higher acuity patients as indicated, and a maximum ratio of 1:3. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits that start day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong assessment skills
Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.