Solid Organ Transplant / Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring an RN Clinician to provide care for kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant patients on 6T, a 48-bed unit caring for patients before and after transplant. The patient population includes people with end-stage kidney, pancreas, and liver disease. The targeted nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3–4. The unit is a Gold Beacon Award winner and provides an advanced level of care. Clinical work may involve drains, chest tubes, surgical wounds, tracheotomies, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin, and heparin. The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt care to changing circumstances and individual patient needs, following the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The nurse serves as a colleague resource and an advocate for patients and families. Responsibilities include independent nursing care, assessment and care planning, documentation, patient and family education, collaboration, developing leadership duties, and participation in quality improvement and professional development. Emory Healthcare describes its environment as supportive and offers mentorship and leadership programs. Benefits and resources include comprehensive health benefits starting on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, and wellness incentives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and have 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, or have recently completed a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program and have at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Hold BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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 the effects of nursing care on patient outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating input from patients and families 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.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership duties, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Help orient staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify when policies may need revision 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.