Medical Surgical / Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...a nd more! Description Weekend Option Are you looking to enhance your nursing career by gaining experience in an Acute Care setting? Working in Complex Medicine on an Acute Care floor will do just that! On HG you will work with a variety of patients seeking medical and surgical care. You can strengthen your knowledge and competencies by working with insulin and heparin drips, tracheostomies, blood products, IV antibiotics, intravascular and central line management, and surgical drain devices. Number of Beds: 8-bed Patient Population/Typical Diagnosis: diabetes, lupus, hypertension, infectious disease, renal failure, behavioral health, bowel disease, respiratory disease, SEPSIS, gastrointestinal bleeds, Pre/Post procedural patients, and altered mental status Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4

Requirements

Education / Experience: Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program. OR, Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years Exceptions: Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this 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.
Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Certification: BLS certification ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Patient Care: Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
Leadership & Team Collaboration Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Quality Improvement & Professional Development Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.