Outpatient Pre-op and PACU / Registered Nurse PRN

Emory Healthcare•Dunwoody, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides nursing care for a specific patient 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 serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role provides safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process. It includes patient assessment, care planning and documentation, identifying learning needs, and collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care partners. The RN may take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned, and may precept staff or students. The RN also supports evidence-based practice, professional growth, quality improvement, shared governance, and open communication. This is a PRN/Registry position in the Outpatient Pre-op and PACU setting, with a stated PRN/Registry RN rate of $49.50.

Requirements

For the BSN pathway: graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
For the ADN pathway: graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing program and 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.
For virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Meet physical requirements that include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and periods of standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work.

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.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed an accredited RN program and obtained RN licensure may transition into this 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.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects patient 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 developing leadership duties, 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 and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in 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 improvement opportunities.
Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.