Ortho/Neuro Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinician, Ortho/Neuro Surgery Inpatient, is an experienced clinician who provides nursing care to a specific patient population and uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to respond to changing situations. The role applies the Synergy Model for Care to personalize care for patients and families and serves as a resource and advocate for colleagues, patients, and families. The position is listed as PRN, 24 hours, with a 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule. The RN Clinician delivers independent nursing care, participates in unit and organizational improvement, and may take on developing leadership responsibilities such as charge nurse duties and precepting. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary care partners, ongoing professional growth, and adherence to core standards and competencies.

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; 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.
Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) required within 60 days of hire for virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice.
BLS certification.
ACLS or PALS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
If assigned to a WOC department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and 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, incorporate patient and family input, and adjust 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.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including charge nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify policy revisions needed 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.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in ongoing professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily patient 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 areas for improvement.
Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.