Post-Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory • Atlanta, GA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician to provide inpatient post-surgical nursing care. The clinician uses nursing knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing clinical situations, apply the Synergy Model for Care, and personalize care for patients and families. The role also serves as a resource to colleagues and an advocate for patients and families. Day and night shifts are available; the position is full-time at 36 hours.

The RN delivers safe, effective, independent care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. The clinician delegates according to patient acuity and team-member competency, collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, and may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned. Additional work includes precepting, participating in shared governance and improvement activities, supporting evidence-based practice, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting required performance, education, and competency standards.

Emory Healthcare describes its benefits as including comprehensive health benefits starting on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

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.
• An active compact/multistate (eNLC) license within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice; employees in the role before November 9, 2025, have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
• 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 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.
• Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team-member competency.
• Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
• Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
• 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 issues affecting patient care.
• Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
• Pursue ongoing 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 methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
• Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits starting day one
• Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level