Multi-Specialty ASC Operating Room Registered Nurse PRN / RN

Emory•Dunwoody, GA

18h

About The Position

The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care for a specific patient population, applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt to changing situations and personalize care for patients and families. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families in an outpatient operating room setting. Specialties include ophthalmology, orthopedics (hands and sports medicine), urology, GYN, psychiatry, and colorectal, general, and breast oncology. This is a PRN/Registry position with a stated rate of $49.50. The nurse assesses patients, develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input, documents care, and identifies learning needs. The position also involves collaboration, delegation, developing leadership responsibilities, precepting, professional development, and participation in evidence-based quality improvement and shared governance activities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN/OR experience.
Either a BSN from an accredited prelicensure program and 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; or an ADN from an accredited prelicensure program and at least 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities that may involve multi-state 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 obtain compact status.
Must meet applicable core standards, including mandatory education and annual competencies.

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, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the effect of nursing care on patient 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, patients, 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.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue 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 improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements.