Physiatry Pre-op and PACU for Ortho Surgery Registered Nurse PRN

Emory Healthcare•Brookhaven, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides nursing care for a specific patient population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the nurse adapts to changing situations and personalizes care to meet the needs of patients and families. The RN serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. This is a PRN/Registry position in Physiatry Pre-op and PACU for orthopedic surgery, with a stated PRN/Registry rate of $49.50. The RN delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; and identifies learning needs. The role also includes collaboration and delegation, developing leadership duties when assigned, precepting staff or students, contributing to evidence-based practice and policy review, and supporting professional development and quality improvement. The nurse is expected to communicate effectively, respect confidentiality, individualize care, and support open communication and the One Emory Culture.

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.
BLS certification.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
ACLS or PALS may be required after hire for certain departments; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Must meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds; standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work may be required.
Must be able to work amid environmental exposures that may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, patient-care handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel, and use of personal protective equipment including respirators.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform 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.
Work 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 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.
Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution, 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 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 rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.