Registry RN - Ortho PRN

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

12h

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides individualized nursing care for a specific patient population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the clinician adapts to changing situations, serves as a resource for colleagues, and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering safe, effective, independent nursing care; assessing patients and developing, implementing, and adjusting care plans with patient and family input; documenting care; and identifying learning needs. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities, precepts staff or students, and contributes to practice and policy improvements. The clinician communicates effectively, respects cultural differences and confidentiality, supports open communication and psychological safety, and pursues ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice. This position requires a valid, unencumbered Georgia RN license and BLS certification. Certain departments may require ACLS or PALS after hire, and additional certifications may depend on department and specialty. Physical demands and environmental exposures vary by assigned work area and tasks. The role may involve travel, shift work, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

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 employees completing virtual care activities that may involve multi-state 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.
Physical ability to meet the stated medium-heavy requirements, including lifting up to 75 lbs, carrying objects up to 35 lbs, and standing, walking, and sitting as described.

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 are eligible to transition into this 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

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 with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify potential 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 and use 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 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 current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.