Mother Baby Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

23h•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides nursing care for a specific patient population. The clinician uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt to changing situations and personalize care for patients and families, while serving as a resource for colleagues and advocating for patients and families. The role delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. It also involves collaboration with interdisciplinary care partners, appropriate delegation, developing leadership and Charge Nurse duties when assigned, precepting, contributing to policy and practice improvements, and participating in shared governance or practice councils. The clinician communicates professionally, protects confidentiality, provides culturally responsive care, and applies evidence-based practice and data to improve care and meet organizational standards. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits starting day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

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 nursing re-entry 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 involve multi-state practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed an accredited RN program and obtained RN licensure may transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 may enter the role by signing an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting them 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.
Serve in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities 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 and provide care that recognizes cultural differences.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue ongoing professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in patient 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.