Operating Room Registered Nurse / WEO

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$45 - $52

About The Position

The RN Clinician (SS) WEO is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the clinician adapts to changing situations and individualizes care according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role also serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The clinician delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients and develops care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; and accounts for cultural differences. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and may assist with staff and student orientation. It also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based policy review, data analysis, and professional development. The role requires an eligible nursing degree and recent nursing experience or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program, a valid Georgia-approved Registered Nursing License, and BLS certification. ACLS and other specialty certifications may be required after hire, depending on the department. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire for employees performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice, subject to the stated transition period for current employees. The physical demands are classified as medium-heavy and include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and varying amounts of standing, walking, and sitting. The work environment may involve blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals and fumes, communicable diseases, electrical hazards, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, patient-handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel, and personal protective equipment including respirators. Conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and have 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 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with at least two 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.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Emory Healthcare LPNs transitioning into the role after completing an accredited RN program must obtain RN licensure and complete the RN Resident Program.
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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

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 plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify when policies may need revision based on evidence-based research.
Pursue professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
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.
Maintain required points and contact hours under the clinical lattice PLAN system.