Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / RN

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Mentorship programs

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking an RN Clinician to deliver patient-centered care on 8E and 6B units in Atlanta. The role requires BSN with RN licensure (or ADN with RN experience) and involves complex surgical and concierge medicine care, including chest tubes, telemetry, and cardiac medications.

You will mentor staff, document care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong assessment, care planning, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required; ADN with RN licensure acceptable with relevant RN experience.
• 12 months of nursing experience within past five years or recent re-entry program completion.
• RN license in good standing (Georgia boards).
• BLS certification; ACLS may be required for certain departments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, effective nursing care using the nursing process.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents care.
• Develops and updates patient care plans with patient/family input.
• Maintains accurate electronic and paper records.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team and families.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSN

ADN with RN licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Telemetry Monitoring

Job description

Overview

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!

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!

Have you ever dreamed of being a part of a team that provides exceptional care? Help care for our patients in a unique role as a cross‑trained nurse in two distinct units, complex surgery and concierge medicine. On 8E you will be working with chest tubes, epidurals, PCA's, tracheotomies, telemetry, various cardiac drips, and mixing and administering pulmonary hypertension medications. On 6B Rollins, our concierge unit, you will care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients.

• Number of Beds: 24 (8E)
• Patient Population/Typical Diagnoses:

8E: Lung transplants, lung abnormalities and malignancy, esophageal and gastric obstructions and perforations, AAA or thoracic aneurysms, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac valve repairs, and peripheral arterial disease

• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3

8E is the only acute care unit in the Emory Healthcare system with "Patient Excellence" scores above 90th percentile for the past four-consecutive years and is a winner of the Beacon award.

Weekend Option

Description

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications: Education / Experience:

1. *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:

1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
4. 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.

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.

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.