RN Clinician

Emory Healthcare•Sandy Springs, GA

3d•$43 - $50

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 clinician adapts to changing situations and personalizes care to meet individual patient and family needs. The clinician serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care and includes patient assessment, care planning, documentation, patient and family education, delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, developing leadership responsibilities, precepting, and participation in shared governance and practice improvement. The RN Clinician applies evidence-based practice, supports professional growth, and helps identify opportunities to improve patient care and meet organizational standards. Applicants must meet one of the listed education and recent-experience pathways: an accredited prelicensure BSN plus either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; or an accredited prelicensure ADN plus at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years. A valid, unencumbered Georgia Board of Nursing RN license and BLS certification are required. Additional licensure and certifications may apply depending on virtual-care duties and the assigned department or specialty. Physical demands are classified as medium-heavy and include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and close eye work. Environmental exposures vary by assigned work area and may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, temperature extremes, patient-handling injuries, radiation, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators. Travel may be required.

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.
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.
If assigned to a WOC department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.
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 after hire for certain departments.
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.
Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify when policies may need revision 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, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue ongoing 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 methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.