Mother Baby Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population, applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience to changing situations and individual patient and family needs. The nurse serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes independent nursing practice, patient and family education, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, developing leadership responsibilities, precepting, and ongoing professional development. Charge Nurse responsibilities may be assigned.

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.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
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.
Physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds, carry objects up to 35 pounds, and perform the listed occasional-to-frequent standing and walking and other physical tasks.
Ability to work amid potential environmental exposures including blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, and patient-care/handling injuries; use personal protective equipment, including respirators, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, 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.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Perform 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 accordingly.
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 competencies.