Internal OU Float Pool Days (RN)

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

11h•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinician, OU Float is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care across assigned units and departments within the facility as needed. The nurse adapts practice to each unit’s workflows, protocols, and equipment according to their skill set, patient volume, acuity, and operational needs. Applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN responds to changing situations and personalizes care for patients and families, while serving as a resource for colleagues and advocating for patients and families. The role includes delivering independent nursing care, assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans, documenting care, and identifying patient and family learning needs. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities, precepts staff or students, and contributes to practice improvement and shared governance. The nurse also supports professional growth, evidence-based practice, data-informed improvement, organizational standards, and open communication.

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.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
For virtual care activities that may include 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.
Must meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, sitting, and close eye work as specified.
Must be able to work in environments with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical hazards, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, and patient-care or handling injuries, and use personal protective equipment including respirators.

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 practice to unit workflows, protocols, and equipment.
Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting them 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 interdisciplinary team members, 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 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.
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 current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.