Multi-Specialty ASC Operating Room Registered Nurse PRN / RN

Emory Healthcare•Dunwoody, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides individualized nursing care for a specific patient population, adapting to changing situations and advocating for patients and families. This PRN/Registry role is in an outpatient, multi-specialty operating room serving ophthalmology, hand and sports medicine orthopedics, urology, gynecology, psychiatry, and colorectal, general, and breast oncology. The stated PRN/Registry rate is $49.50. Two years of RN/OR experience is required. The nurse delivers safe, effective, independent care using the nursing process; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. The role also includes collaboration and delegation, potential Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, precepting staff or students, participation in practice improvement and shared governance, professional development, and use of evidence-based practice. The position requires a valid Georgia-approved RN license and BLS certification. ACLS, PALS, or additional certifications may be required for certain departments or specialties. The position has medium-heavy physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing and walking. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, radiation, and patient-care handling risks. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used. Conditions can vary by assigned work area and tasks; travel may be required.

Requirements

Two years of RN/OR experience is required.
Either graduate from an accredited prelicensure BSN program and have 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; or graduate from an accredited prelicensure ADN program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Hold BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities that may involve multi-state practice, obtain an active compact/multistate (eNLC) license within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Meet physical demands that may include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform 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 based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned and function in a developing leadership role.
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 concerns affecting patient care.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain the 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 efforts.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements.