Neuro Stroke Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4h•$43 - $50

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician for its Neuro Stroke department. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care to a specific patient population, using clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations and personalize care for patients and families. The role applies the Synergy Model for Care 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.–7:30 a.m. schedule. Responsibilities include patient assessment and care planning, accurate documentation, patient and family education, appropriate delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and assigned leadership and preceptor duties. The RN also contributes to evidence-based practice, shared governance, quality improvement, and a supportive, psychologically safe workplace. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits beginning on 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 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.
BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice, obtain an active compact/multistate (eNLC) license within 60 days of hire.
Current Emory LPNs who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure may transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 03/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
Complete an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role if assigned to a WOC department.
ACLS or PALS may be required after hire for certain departments; 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 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, 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 care.
Demonstrate effective 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 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.