Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician for its Medical Surgical department. The clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process and applies clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations and personalize care for each patient and family. The role uses the Synergy Model for Care and serves as a resource and advocate for patients, families, and colleagues. The position is a full-time Weekend Option role with a 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. schedule and 36 hours per week. Duties include patient assessment and care planning, accurate documentation, patient and family education, appropriate delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in quality improvement and evidence-based practice. The role may include Charge Nurse responsibilities, precepting staff or students, and participation in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities. Candidates must meet one of the stated nursing education and experience pathways, hold a valid, unencumbered Georgia-approved RN license, and have BLS certification. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire for virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice. ACLS, PALS, and other certifications may be required for some departments or specialties.

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, 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.
If assigned to a WOC department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Emory Healthcare LPNs who completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure may transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 03/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient and family input and 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.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify the need for 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.
Demonstrate communication and conflict resolution skills, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue ongoing professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily patient 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.