Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down / Virtual Interview Day

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

12h•$43 - $50

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 cardiac 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) procedures. Patient care may involve chest tubes, surgical wounds, blood transfusions, anti-arrhythmic medications, inotropes, temporary pacing wires, tracheostomies, and LVADs. The RN Clinician uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to provide individualized care for a specific patient population, adapt to changing situations, and serve as a resource and advocate for patients, families, and colleagues. The position includes independent nursing practice, patient assessment and care planning, accurate documentation, patient and family education, delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing leadership responsibilities. The nurse may take on Charge Nurse duties when assigned and may precept staff or students. Unit 6E emphasizes collaborative, team-based care and daily in-person interdisciplinary rounds with advanced practice providers, nutrition, social work, physical therapy, and nursing. The unit was recognized as an Exemplar during the 2023 ANCC Magnet recertification for supporting nurses' participation in interprofessional collaborative practice through daily interdisciplinary rounds. Virtual interviews are available by appointment; day and night shifts are available.

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.
Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) required within 60 days of hire if completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role if assigned to a WOC department.

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 3/30/2025 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 patient 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.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Function 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 effective communication and conflict-resolution skills, 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 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 methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Meet core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.