Registry RN - Ortho PRN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides individualized nursing care for a specific patient population, drawing on clinical knowledge, research, and experience. The role adapts care to changing situations, supports patients and families, serves as a resource for colleagues, and advocates for patients and families. The position delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care through the nursing process. It includes assessing patients, planning and adjusting care with patient and family input, documenting care, and identifying learning needs. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities, precepts staff or students, and contributes to policy and practice improvements. The RN communicates effectively, resolves conflicts, respects cultural differences and confidentiality, and supports open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture. The role also requires ongoing professional development, use of evidence-based practice, participation in quality improvement, and completion of required education and competencies. Minimum qualifications include an accredited prelicensure BSN plus either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; or an accredited prelicensure ADN plus at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years. A valid, unencumbered Georgia Board of Nursing RN license and BLS certification are required. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire if the employee performs virtual care activities that may involve multi-state practice. ACLS or PALS and other certifications may be required for certain departments or specialties after hire. This role has medium-heavy physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and varying levels of standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work. Environmental exposures vary by assigned work area and tasks and may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, radiation, and patient-care handling injuries. Travel may be required, and personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.

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.
Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) 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.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
Current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies must be maintained.

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

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the effects of nursing care on patient 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, patient, and family care partners.
Perform 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 unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice concerns affecting patient care.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily patient 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.