Orthopedic Operating Room Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

8d•$45 - $52

About The Position

The RN Clinician- Specialty Services is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the nurse adapts to changing situations and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The position delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients and develops individualized care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; and recognizes cultural differences. It also includes delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, developing leadership duties such as Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and assisting with staff and student orientation. The nurse contributes to quality improvement, professional development, evidence-based policy review, and data collection and analysis. The stated shift is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure 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 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 multistate practice; employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and 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.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership duties, 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 policy revision needs 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.