Neurosurgery / Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

15h

About The Position

The RN Clinician provides nursing care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in an acute care setting on unit 9E. The 22-bed unit cares for patients recovering from strokes, seizures, brain surgeries, and other neurological conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, shunts, trigeminal neuralgia, and neuromuscular degenerative disorders. The targeted nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Nurses work with lumbar drains, telemetry, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, heparin drips, IV antibiotics, and antiepileptics. The unit has received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence and is part of the hospital’s Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who applies clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt care to changing situations and individual patient and family needs, using the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The RN Clinician delivers independent nursing care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and supports staff development and evidence-based practice. Candidates must meet one of the stated nursing education and recent experience pathways: an accredited prelicensure BSN plus 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; or an accredited prelicensure ADN plus at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years. A valid, unencumbered Georgia RN license and BLS certification are required. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire for employees performing virtual care that may involve multistate practice. ACLS or PALS and other specialty certifications may be required after hire, depending on department and specialty. The position has medium-heavy physical demands and may involve exposure to various workplace hazards, shift work, and travel.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 Associate Degree in Nursing (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 employees completing 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.
Ability to meet the stated medium-heavy physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 lbs and carrying objects up to 35 lbs.

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.
For current Emory Healthcare LPNs who complete an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure, eligibility to transition while completing the RN Resident Program is noted as an exception.
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.
Conduct 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.
Collaborate 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 potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice concerns affecting patient care.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care accordingly.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and organizational information and 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 improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements.