Renal / Urology (RN)

Emory•Atlanta, GA

15h

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN Clinician adapts to changing situations and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients and develops and adjusts individualized care plans; documents care; and identifies patient and family learning needs. The role also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and supports staff and student orientation when a designated preceptor is absent. The position contributes to quality improvement and professional development by identifying evidence-based policy updates, collecting and analyzing data, participating in improvement activities, and maintaining required points and contact hours through the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Requirements

For the BSN pathway: graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
For the ADN pathway: graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who complete 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 03/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Nice To Haves

ACLS 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 how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporate patient and family input, and adjust plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engage in professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
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.
Maintain required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.