Outpatient Pre-op and PACU / Registered Nurse PRN

Emory•Dunwoody, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations, individualizes care for patients and families, and serves as a resource and advocate. This is a PRN/Registry position with a stated rate of $49.50. The RN delivers independent nursing care using the nursing process; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. The role also involves collaboration and delegation, developing leadership responsibilities, precepting staff or students, supporting evidence-based policy and practice improvements, communicating effectively, maintaining confidentiality, and pursuing ongoing professional development. The position requires a valid Georgia-approved RN license and BLS certification. Additional certifications may be required by department or specialty.

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 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 if completing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice; employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Must meet core standards, including mandatory education and annual competencies.

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

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 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 opportunities 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.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, 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 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 areas for improvement.
Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.