RN / General Surgery Clinic

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

3d•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the RN adapts to changing situations and individualizes care to meet the needs of patients and families. The clinician serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering safe, effective, independent nursing care; assessing patients; developing and adjusting care plans with patient and family input; documenting care; and identifying learning needs. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, delegates appropriately, may perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, precepts staff or students, and contributes to evidence-based practice, shared governance, and improvement activities. The clinician is expected to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, respect cultural differences, and continue professional development while meeting organizational standards.

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 completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
If assigned to a WOC department, complete an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed 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 3/30/2025 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 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, 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 patient and family input 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.
Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership duties, including Charge Nurse responsibilities 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 issues affecting patient care.
Communicate effectively and resolve conflicts; recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue 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.