Post-Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

2h • $43 - $50

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Clinician to provide inpatient post-surgical nursing care. The clinician uses broad nursing experience, clinical knowledge, research, and the Synergy Model for Care to respond to changing clinical situations and personalize care for patients and families. The role also serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, patients, and families.

The RN provides safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; delegates appropriately; and collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners. The role may include Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, precepting staff or students, and participation in shared governance and practice improvement. The clinician supports evidence-based practice, effective communication, cultural responsiveness, confidentiality, psychological safety, and ongoing professional development.

Day and night shifts are available. The position is full-time at 36 hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and varying periods of standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, and patient-handling injuries. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used. Shift work and travel may be required; conditions vary by assigned work area and tasks.

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 compact/multistate license (eNLC) 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.
• Emory LPNs entering the role after completing an accredited RN program and obtaining RN licensure are eligible to transition while completing the RN Resident Program.
• Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 03/30/2025 must sign an agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
• Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician Groups RN Clinicians with an ADN and less than two years of experience who are hired or transfer as of 03/29/2026 must sign an agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, 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 plans 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.
• Perform Charge Nurse responsibilities 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.
• Communicate effectively and use conflict resolution skills.
• Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
• Protect the 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 efforts to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
• Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on 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