Clinical Decision Unit Registered Nurse - PRN

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

11d

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care to meet the needs of patients and families. The RN also serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering independent nursing care, assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans, documenting care, and identifying learning needs. It also involves collaboration and delegation, possible Charge Nurse duties, precepting staff or students, contributing to evidence-based practice and policy review, and participating in unit-based governance and improvement activities. The RN communicates effectively, resolves conflicts, provides culturally responsive care, protects confidential information, and supports open communication and psychological safety. Ongoing professional development, data-informed improvement, and completion of required education and competencies are expected. Physical demands and environmental exposures may 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.
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.
BLS certification.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who complete an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure may transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS 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 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.
Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify the need for 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.
Demonstrate 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.
Engage in 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 improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competencies.