Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring an experienced RN Clinician for its Medical Surgical department. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, and independent nursing care to a particular patient population, drawing on clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations. The role applies the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to personalize care for patients and families and serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, patients, and families. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. schedule. The clinician collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, contributes to developing leadership responsibilities, and participates in professional growth and quality improvement. Physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing and walking, and close visual work. The work environment may involve clinical hazards and exposures, shift work, personal protective equipment, and travel.

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.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire if completing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

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.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong 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 through the clinical lattice PLAN system.