Orthopedic Operating Room Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

The RN Clinician (SS) is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The RN serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role delivers independent nursing care, assesses patients, develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input, documents care, identifies learning needs, and individualizes care to recognize cultural differences. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, helps orient staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent, and uses communication and conflict-resolution skills. The RN also contributes to quality improvement and professional development by identifying potential policy revisions based on evidence, applying the Synergy Model in practice, collecting and analyzing data, participating in improvement activities, and maintaining required points and contact hours through the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
If completing virtual care activities that may involve multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
For hires into a Wound Care Department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program and certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months of entering the role.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 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 thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient and family input and 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, patient, and family care partners.
Undertake developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Assist with orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify potential 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 activities to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintain required points and contact hours under the clinical lattice PLAN system.