Vascular Access (VAT) RN WEO

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician (SS) WEO is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, the clinician adapts to changing situations and personalizes care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The clinician delivers safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; and individualizes care in recognition of cultural differences. The role also includes delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, developing leadership and Charge Nurse duties when assigned, staff and student orientation support, and communication and conflict resolution. The clinician contributes to quality improvement and professional development by identifying potential policy revisions using evidence-based research, applying the Synergy Model, collecting and analyzing data, participating in improvement activities, and maintaining required points and contact hours in the clinical lattice PLAN system.

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 performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice, obtain an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to obtain compact status.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, carry objects up to 35 pounds, and perform the stated lifting, standing, walking, sitting, and close-eye-work demands.
Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, patient-care handling injuries, and other listed conditions; use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.
Travel may be required.

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.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership duties, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Pursue professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other activities to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintain required points and contact hours under the clinical lattice PLAN system.