About this opportunity
Emory Healthcare Inc. lists this Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown / Registered Nurse / Weekend Option opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs…and more!
Description
Job Summary: The RN Clinician, WEO is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.
Key Responsibilities
Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
Leadership & Team Collaboration
Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Quality Improvement & Professional Development
Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience:
Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re‑entry nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Exceptions:
Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtained RN licensure are eligible to transition into this 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.
Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Certification
BLS certification
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post‑hire
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
For virtual care activities that may include multi‑state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Physical Requirements
36‑75 lbs, 0‑33% of the work day (occasionally)
20‑35 lbs, 34‑66% of the work day (frequently)
10‑20 lbs, 67‑100% of the work day (constantly)
Lifting 75 lbs max
Carrying objects up to 35 lbs
Occasional to frequent standing & walking; occasional sitting
Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.
Environmental Factors
Blood‑borne pathogen exposure
Bio‑hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
Communicable diseases
Electrical shock
Floor surfaces
Hot/Cold temperatures
Indoor/Outdoor conditions
Latex
Lighting
Patient care/handling injuries
Radiation
Shift work
Travel may be required
Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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