Facility Float / Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

10d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinician, OU Float is an experienced healthcare professional who provides nursing care across assigned units and departments within Emory University Hospital as needed. The nurse adapts to each unit’s workflows, protocols, and equipment based on their skill set, patient volume, acuity, and facility operational needs. This role involves delivering individualized care to patients and families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting changing patient-care needs across the hospital. The nurse also serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The position includes clinical practice and patient care; leadership and collaboration; communication and professionalism; and ongoing professional development. The nurse may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned and may precept staff or students. Physical demands and environmental exposures vary according to the assigned work area and tasks.

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; or 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 eNLC license within 60 days of hire if completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to adapt nursing practice across assigned units and patient populations.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS certification 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 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

Float across assigned facility units and departments, adapting to each unit’s workflows, protocols, and equipment as needed.
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.
Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned and function in a developing leadership role.
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.
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.
Pursue 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.