Neurosurgery / Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinician for their Neurosurgery unit, specifically 3G, which includes a distinguished level-4 Epilepsy monitoring Unit (EMU). This role involves providing specialized care to a neuroscience population with diagnoses such as epilepsy, strokes, brain tumors, neuromuscular degenerative disorders, brain aneurysms, and non-epileptic seizures. The unit has 24 beds, with 11 dedicated to the EMU. The targeted nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Unit 3G is recognized with the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence and is part of the hospital’s Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. The EMU is the only inpatient continuous video EEG monitoring program in Georgia. The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who utilizes clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. They act as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND 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 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.