Operating Room Registered Nurse / WEO

Emory•Atlanta, GA

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 personalizes care based on 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 independent nursing care, assesses patients, develops and adjusts care plans with input from patients and families, documents care, and identifies learning needs. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, may perform assigned Charge Nurse responsibilities, and supports staff and student orientation when a designated preceptor is absent. The clinician contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, professional development, and organizational standards. The position requires an approved Georgia Registered Nursing License and BLS certification. ACLS may be required after hire for certain departments, and additional certifications may be required according to department and specialty. Employees performing virtual care that may involve multistate practice must obtain an active eNLC compact/multistate license within 60 days of hire, subject to the stated transition deadline for current employees.

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.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active eNLC compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Must meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on 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.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist with orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Communicate effectively and help resolve conflicts.
Identify the need for policy revisions 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 under the clinical lattice PLAN system.