Emory Midtown Hospital Cardiac Stepdown Virtual Interview Day

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

9d•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides nursing care for a specific patient population, using clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt to changing situations and personalize care according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role includes serving as a resource for colleagues and advocating for patients and families. The position is associated with Cardiology Stepdown and Cardiovascular Stepdown units at Emory University Hospital Midtown. The 38-bed Cardiology/Telemetry unit primarily operates as a cardiac stepdown unit, caring for patients who require cardiac monitoring and management, including cardioversions, pre- and post-procedure care for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation and explanation, and heart failure management. New hires receive specialized orientation education in EKG interpretation, cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure management, and device therapy. The Cardiovascular Stepdown unit is a high-volume, fast-paced Cardiovascular Thoracic Stepdown unit, also known as an Intermediate Care Unit or Progressive Care Unit. It provides intermediate-level care for patients recovering from open and minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic procedures, surgical interventions, congenital or acquired cardiac defects, and heart attacks. Nurses provide close cardiac monitoring, specialized cardiac medications, and advanced treatment modalities. Full-time day and night shifts are available, at 36 hours per week. The role requires an active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and BLS certification. ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire, and additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 Associate Degree in Nursing (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.
If performing 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 November 9, 2025, have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

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 the impact of nursing care on 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, patient, 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.
Demonstrate strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engage in professional growth and actively 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.
Provide specialized care in the assigned cardiac stepdown specialty, including cardiac monitoring and management; the specific unit may also involve cardioversions, device-procedure care, heart failure management, or recovery from cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.