Heart and Vascular / Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking experienced and passionate critical care nurses to join their 4B Moderate Care Unit. This nursing role focuses on delivering safe patient care in a fast-paced environment, providing an excellent platform for professional development in cardiovascular procedures and leadership skills. The ideal candidate must have a valid RN license in Georgia and relevant nursing experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited BSN or ADN program required.
• 12 months of recent nursing experience within the last five years.
• A valid Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and effective nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develops and implements patient care plans.
• Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

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

Weekend Option

The 4B Moderate Care Unit is a fast paced unit with a high volume of patient turnover and a wide variety in patient diagnosis. It will be an excellent learning platform for a vast amount of cardiovascular procedures and diagnosis. Working in this environment will develop organization skills and critical thinking. It will also be a great opportunity to develop critical care skills and enhance and fine tune assessment skills.

12 bed, 24 hour observation unit that will be utilized by the entire heart/vascular service line at EUH. This includes CICU, CVICU, 6E (CVICU’s stepdown cardiac floor), 8E (CVICU’s stepdown vascular floor), and 4G (CICU stepdown floor). Patients that will be on this unit will be a combination of critical care patients awaiting placement in one of the heart/vascular ICU’s or stepdown units. This unit will also be an observation are for patients that came in for a same day procedure that may need to be monitored for a longer period of time but plan to discharged home, assuming all goes well.

We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet-recognized hospitals. We’re looking for experienced and passionate critical care nurses and nurse leaders who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care.

Key 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 A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. 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

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-4 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; 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.