Facility Float / Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Facility Float team at Emory University Hospital. The RN floats across assigned acute care units and departments as operational needs change, adapting to each unit’s workflows, protocols, and equipment according to the nurse’s skill set, patient volume, and acuity. The role provides high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients and families while collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams. The nurse uses the nursing process to deliver safe, effective, independent care; performs patient assessments; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. The role also includes appropriate delegation, developing leadership and Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, precepting staff or students, and participation in practice improvement and shared governance activities. The nurse applies evidence-based practice, supports open communication and psychological safety, protects confidential information, and completes required education and competencies. This position is described as a Weekend Option role. Emory Healthcare advertises comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, and 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; OR 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.
Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may involve multi-state practice. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Physical capacity for the described medium-heavy demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS certification may be required after hire for certain departments.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Float across assigned units and departments within the facility, adapting to unit workflows, protocols, and equipment based on skill set, patient volume, acuity, and operational needs.
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 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.
Collaborate 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.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue 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 competency requirements.