Facility Float / Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Facility Float team at Emory University Hospital. The RN Clinician, OU Float provides patient care across assigned acute care units and departments, adapting to each unit’s workflows, protocols, and equipment according to their skill set, patient volume, acuity, and operational needs. The nurse applies clinical knowledge, research, and experience to changing situations, personalizes care for patients and families, and serves as a resource and advocate for them. The position includes providing independent nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and taking on developing leadership responsibilities such as charge nurse duties when assigned. The nurse also supports colleagues and students through precepting, contributes to practice and workflow improvements, and pursues ongoing professional growth and evidence-based practice. The role requires a valid, unencumbered Georgia-approved Registered Nursing License and BLS certification. Education and experience requirements vary by nursing degree: an accredited BSN with either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; or an accredited ADN with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire for employees performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice. ACLS or PALS and additional certifications may be required for some departments after hire. The work involves medium-heavy physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and varying amounts of standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work. Environmental exposures and conditions vary by assigned work area and tasks and may include blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, shift work, travel, and personal protective equipment use.

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 involve multistate 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.
Emory Healthcare LPNs who 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.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

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.

Responsibilities

Float across assigned facility units and departments as needed, adapting to unit workflows, protocols, and equipment according to skill set, patient volume, and acuity.
Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the effects 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.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in 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.
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 improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements.