Med Surg Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

11h•$43 - $50

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 RN serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role delivers safe, effective nursing care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; and individualizes care in recognition of cultural differences. It also involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, appropriate delegation, developing leadership and charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, and helping orient staff and students when no designated preceptor is available. The RN contributes to quality improvement and professional development by identifying potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research, applying the Synergy Model in practice, collecting and analyzing care data, participating in improvement activities, and maintaining required points and contact hours through the clinical lattice PLAN system. The position requires a qualifying nursing education and recent nursing experience or completion of a re-entry nursing program, a valid unencumbered Georgia RN license, and BLS certification. ACLS and other certifications may be required by department or specialty. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire for employees performing virtual care that may involve multistate practice.

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 include multistate practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Ability to meet the stated 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 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.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporate patient and family input, and adjust 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.
Use strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identify when policies may need revision 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.