Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down / Virtual Interview Day

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University Hospital is hiring an RN Clinician for Unit 6E, a 24-bed Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down unit. The nurse cares for patients recovering from advanced cardiovascular and thoracic procedures, including heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repairs and replacements, thoracic aneurysm repairs, congenital heart defect repairs, and ventricular assist device (VAD) placement. Care includes management of complex postoperative patients and work with chest tubes, surgical wounds, blood transfusions, anti-arrhythmic medications, inotropes, temporary pacing wires, tracheostomies, and LVADs. The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt care to changing situations and individual patient and family needs. The role includes providing nursing care, serving as a resource for colleagues, advocating for patients and families, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and contributing to developing leadership, professional practice, and quality improvement activities. Unit 6E describes a collaborative, team-based culture, a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4, and daily in-person interdisciplinary rounds. Days and nights shifts are available. The interview is virtual and by appointment. Physical requirements are classified as medium-heavy and include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and periods of standing, walking, and close visual work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, radiation, and patient-handling injuries; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used. Travel may be required.

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, obtain an active compact/multistate (eNLC) license within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Complete an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role if assigned to a WOC department.
Physical capacity to meet the stated medium-heavy requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or PALS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required depending 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 with patient and family input, 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 according to patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, 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 issues affecting patient care.
Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
Maintain the 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 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 performance, mandatory education, and annual competencies.
Care for patients recovering from complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures and manage associated postoperative needs.