Reno GI (RN)

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

18d

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population, adapting care to changing situations and individualizing it using clinical knowledge, research, experience, and the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The clinician serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering independent nursing care, assessing patients, planning and documenting care, and identifying learning needs. The RN Clinician collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, may perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and may assist with staff and student orientation. The clinician also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, data analysis, and ongoing professional development.

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.
If 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.
Some Emory LPNs transitioning into this role have specified RN program, licensure, RN Resident Program, or ADN-to-BSN obligation requirements.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and carry objects up to 35 lbs; occasional to frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Conduct thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating input from patients and families and adjusting 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.
Perform developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Assist with orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use communication and conflict resolution skills.
Identify when policies may need revision 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 under the clinical lattice PLAN system.