Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

22h

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinician for its Medical Surgical department. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care and has broad experience caring for patients in a specific population. The role uses clinical knowledge, research, theory, and experience to respond to changing situations and personalize care for patients and families according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The nurse also serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, patients, and families. The position is available on day or night shift and is full-time at 36 hours. The RN works with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners; contributes to quality improvement and organizational standards; and may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned. Emory Healthcare offers day-one health benefits, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, and development and leadership programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 Associate Degree in Nursing (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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
If performing 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.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required for certain departments after hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on 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, patients, and family care partners.
Perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned as part of a developing leadership role.
Assist in orienting staff and students when no designated preceptor is present.
Demonstrate communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identify the need for policy revisions 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 under the clinical lattice PLAN system.