Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

9h•$43 - $50

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician for its Medical Surgical department. The RN provides safe, effective, and independent nursing care, applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations and personalize care for each patient and family. The clinician serves as a patient and family advocate and a resource to colleagues, applying the Synergy Model for Care in practice. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans with patient and family input, documenting care, identifying learning needs, delegating appropriately, and working with interdisciplinary care partners. The RN may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, precept staff or students, participate in shared governance and practice improvement, and support evidence-based policy and practice. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule.

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 involve multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before November 9, 2025, have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Completion of 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.
Current 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 March 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 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 based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, 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.
Demonstrate strong 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 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 current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.