Med Surg Registered Nurse

Emory•Decatur, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing 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 clinician serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering and documenting nursing care, assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans with patient and family input, identifying learning needs, and recognizing cultural differences. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, delegates appropriately, may perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and helps orient staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent. The position also supports evidence-based practice, quality improvement, data analysis, and ongoing professional development.

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.
BLS certification.
For 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 achieve compact status.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups location RN Clinicians with an Associate's Degree in Nursing and less than two years of experience who are new hires or transferring as of 3/29/2026 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Conduct thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient and family input and 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, patients, and family care partners.
Undertake developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Assist with orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify when policies may need revision based on evidence-based research.
Pursue 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.