Surgical Unit (RN) WEO

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician WEO is an experienced healthcare professional who provides individualized patient care for a specific population using clinical knowledge, research, and experience. The RN adapts to changing situations, advocates for patients and families, and serves as a resource for colleagues. The role delivers independent nursing care, assesses patients, develops and adjusts care plans, documents care, and identifies patient and family learning needs. The clinician collaborates with interdisciplinary care partners, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities, precepts staff or students, and participates in practice improvement and shared governance. The role also supports open communication, confidentiality, culturally responsive care, ongoing professional development, and evidence-based practice. The position requires a qualifying nursing education and recent nursing experience or completion of a re-entry program, an active Georgia RN license, and BLS certification. ACLS, PALS, and other certifications may be required after hire depending on the department and specialty. Physical demands and environmental exposures vary by assigned work area and tasks.

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; or 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.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, and sitting as required.
Ability to work amid the environmental exposures listed, which may vary by assigned area and tasks.

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.
Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 03/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, 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.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Serve in a developing leadership role, 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.
Demonstrate communication and conflict resolution skills, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care accordingly.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in 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.