Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4h•$43 - $50

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician for its Medical Surgical department. The RN Clinician provides independent, safe, and effective nursing care to a particular patient population, applying clinical knowledge, research, experience, and the Synergy Model for Care to personalize care for patients and families. The clinician adapts to changes in patient conditions, serves as a resource to colleagues, and advocates for patients and families. This role includes patient assessment and care planning, documentation, patient and family education, appropriate delegation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care partners. The RN Clinician may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities, precept staff or students, contribute to shared governance and practice councils, and support evidence-based improvements to policies and workflows. The position is listed as 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., full-time, 36 hours. Candidates must meet the stated nursing education and experience pathway and hold a valid, unencumbered Georgia RN license and BLS certification. Depending on department and specialty, additional certifications may be required. The work may involve patient-handling demands and exposure to clinical and environmental hazards; conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

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; or graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Hold BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, obtain an active compact/multistate (eNLC) license within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Complete an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role if assigned to a WOC department.
ACLS or PALS may be required after hire for certain departments; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Emory Healthcare LPNs who complete 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 3/30/2025 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, 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.
Delegate appropriately according to patient acuity and team-member competency.
Work effectively with interdisciplinary team members, 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 potential 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.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills; recognize cultural differences and individualize care.
Maintain 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 improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including current performance-rating, mandatory-education, and annual-competency requirements.