Operating Room Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician (SS) is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population. Applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the clinician adapts to changing situations and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The clinician serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role provides safe, effective, independent nursing care; develops and adjusts patient care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; and individualizes care in consideration of cultural differences. It also includes interdisciplinary collaboration, delegation, developing leadership responsibilities (including Charge Nurse duties when assigned), and assisting with staff and student orientation when a designated preceptor is absent. The RN Clinician supports quality improvement and professional development by identifying policy needs based on evidence, applying the Synergy Model in practice, analyzing data, participating in improvement activities, and maintaining required points and contact hours in the clinical lattice PLAN system. Department- and specialty-specific certification requirements may apply.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and have 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.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, carry objects up to 35 pounds, and meet the described occasional-to-frequent standing and walking demands.

Nice To Haves

ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
For hires into a Wound Care Department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program is required, with Wound Care and Ostomy Care certification to be achieved within 12 months of entering the role.

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 them 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.
Work effectively with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership duties, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist with 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.
Engage in 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 per the clinical lattice PLAN system.