Complex Medicine and Research / Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation Assistance

Ongoing mentorship programs

Job summary

A comprehensive healthcare system in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Nurse for the new 5-B North Unit at Emory University Hospital. In this role, you will provide patient care using the AACN Synergy Model, adapting to diverse patient needs. Ideal candidates should have a BSN and experience in patient assessments. The role comes with comprehensive benefits, leadership opportunities, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 12 months of recent nursing experience required.
• Valid Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care using the nursing process.
• Perform thorough patient assessments.
• Document care accurately in records.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

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
• Relocation Assistance
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs ...and more

Description

7p–7:30a / Full Time / 36 Hours

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to join our brand-new 5-B North Unit at Emory University Hospital — a Complex Medicine unit that is part of our exciting expansion. This RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of 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. They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Patient Care

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience

• *Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND
• 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR
• Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
• OR,
• 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.

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
• 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

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 [e-mail]. 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; Bi-ohazardous 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.