Emergency Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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 nursing re-entry 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 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.
• For assignment to a WOC department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and carry objects up to 35 pounds, with occasional to frequent standing and walking and close eye work.

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 obtained RN licensure may 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 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 based on patient acuity and team member competency.
• Collaborate 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 shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice concerns affecting patient care.
• Communicate effectively, resolve conflict, recognize cultural differences, and individualize care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication and psychological safety.
• Pursue 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits starting day one
• Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs