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Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population.

Posted Sep 28 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
Day and night shifts available Day and Night Shift Available / Full-Time / 36 Hours36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Medical Surgical department
License
RN license A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License
Term
Permanent Day and Night Shift Available / Full-Time / 36 HoursFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Check your license
License
Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) for virtual care involving multi-state practiceAfter hire · within 60 days of hire If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Certification
BLS certification BLS certification.
Education
Accredited prelicensure BSN, plus 12 months recent nursing experience within the past five years, or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program
Education
Accredited prelicensure ADN with 2 years recent nursing experience within the past five years Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Experience
2 years recent nursing experience within the past five years (ADN path)

What it pays

Loan repayment
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Eligibility
Health benefits start day 1

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive health benefitsComprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • BenefitsStudent loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • BenefitsFamily-focused benefitsFamily-focused benefits
  • BenefitsWellness incentivesWellness incentives
  • BenefitsOngoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

The role and schedule

Care model
AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.
Day to day
Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Day to day
Performs thorough patient assessments Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Day to day
Develops and implements patient care plans with patient/family input Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
Day to day
Documents care in electronic and physical records Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Day to day
Identifies patient and family learning needs and recommends resources Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
Day to day
Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Day to day
Maintains required points and contact hours in the clinical lattice PLAN system Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.
Charge
Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Hours stated
Day and Night Shift Available / Full-Time / 36 Hours
Details
Lifting up to 75 lbs maximum Lifting 75 lbs max
Details
Occasional to frequent standing and walking Occasional to frequent standing & walking
Details
Blood-borne pathogen exposure Blood-borne pathogen exposure

The workplace

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On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Overview

Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Benefits

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

Day and Night Shift Available / Full-Time / 36 Hours

We're seeking a RN Clinician , Medical Surgical department responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them.

The RN Clinician 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.

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.

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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program. OR, 2. Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 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 obtain 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. Emory Warner Robins, Perry and affiliated Physician Groups location RN Clinicians with an Associate's Degree in Nursing with less than 2 years experience as a new hire or transferring as of 3/29/2026, must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role. A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

BLS certification. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

If completing 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. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Physical

Requirements

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of 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 work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: 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; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

What's around it?

In Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,711/mo
Household income
$85,652/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Atlanta, GA

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