Pre-op and Phase II Recovery / PACU / Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

9d•$45 - $52

About The Position

The RN Clinician (SS) is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The RN serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering independent nursing care, developing and adjusting care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary care partners, supporting colleagues and students, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development. The position is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., four 9-hour shifts per week, full-time. Candidates must meet the stated nursing education and experience pathway and hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing, as well as BLS certification. ACLS and other certifications may be required for certain departments or specialties. Additional requirements apply for virtual care, Wound Care, and certain current Emory employees transitioning into the role. The work may involve lifting and carrying, standing and walking, close visual work, and exposure to clinical and environmental hazards. Conditions and demands may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and either 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 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 virtual care activities that may include multi-state 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.
For a Wound Care Department position, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program and certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months of entering the role.
Must be able to meet the described 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.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed 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 03/30/2025 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 the impact of nursing care on 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.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify the need for policy revisions 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.