Neuro Stroke Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

5h•$43 - $50

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician for its Neuro Stroke department. The clinician provides independent, safe, and effective nursing care to a specific patient population, applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations and personalize care for patients and families. The role uses the Synergy Model for Care and serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, patients, and families. The position is a full-time weekend option schedule, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., totaling 36 hours. The RN Clinician collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, contributes to unit practice and improvement efforts, and may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned. Emory Healthcare describes its work environment as supportive and offers mentorship, development, leadership programs, and various benefits.

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.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required 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.
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.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure may transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role, if assigned to a WOC department.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and 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 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 according to patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, 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.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate 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 improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements.