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Facility Float Registerd Nurse / RN

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Emory Healthcare

Decatur, Georgia

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center.

Posted Sep 17

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Unit and setting
Float Pool · Hospital
License
RN license Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.unencumbered Registered Nursing License
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
unencumbered Registered Nursing License Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Check your license
Certification
BLS certification
Certification
additional certifications based on department and specialtyPreferred
Education
prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Education
prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience
12 months recent nursing experience within the past five years (if BSN)
Experience
2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years (if ADN)
Also asks
recent completion of a re-entry nursing program (alternate to 12 months experience for BSN)

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Georgia PRN rolesGeorgia PRN postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 111 postings.
Eligibility
Comprehensive health benefits start day 1

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive health benefits that start day 1Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • BenefitsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement ProgramsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • BenefitsFamily-focused benefitsFamily-focused benefits
  • BenefitsWellness incentivesWellness incentives
  • BenefitsOngoing mentorship, development, leadership programsOngoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and... more!

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses
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.
Floating
facility float pool across operating unit departments
Day to day
deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process
Day to day
perform thorough patient assessments and recognize impact of care on outcomes
Day to day
develop and implement patient care plans incorporating patient and family input
Day to day
document care accurately in electronic and physical records
Day to day
identify patient and family learning needs and recommend resources
Day to day
recognize cultural differences and individualize care
Day to day
delegate appropriately using Synergy Model of Care
Day to day
work with interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners
Charge
charge nurse responsibilities when assigned
Day to day
identify need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research
Day to day
engage in professional growth and apply Synergy Model for Care
Day to day
collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care
Day to day
participate in surveys, interviews, and quality improvement methods
Day to day
maintain required points and contact hours per clinical lattice PLAN system
Travel
Travel may be required Travel may be required;

The workplace

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Emory Healthcare
Hiring contact
Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org.

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

About this role

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, leadership programs and... more!

Job Summary

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.

The purpose of the facility based/operating unit (OU) float pool position is to provide clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an Emory Healthcare (EHC) operating unit/facility. The float pool clinician expects to work in different clinical areas of an EHC facility based on skill set, patient volume, acuity, and the patient care and operational needs of said facility/OU. Key

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Patient Care 1. Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process. 2. Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes. 3. Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.

4. Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records. 5. Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources. 6. Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.

Leadership & Team Collaboration 1. Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care. 2. Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners. 3. Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.

4. Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor. 5. Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Quality Improvement & Professional Development 1. Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.

2. Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice. 3. Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards. 4. Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.

5. Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system. Required

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education /

Experience

  • *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: 1. *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. 2. 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 2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

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.

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What's around it?

In Decatur, GA

Decatur, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$1,655/mo
Household income
$139,397/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Decatur, GA

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