RN Clinician PACU / Perry Hospital

900 Emory Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a RN Clinician to provide comprehensive nursing care in a dynamic team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and documentation in electronic and physical records.

The role emphasizes patient and family input, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Applicants may hold a BSN with RN licensure or an ADN with RN experience, with various exceptions for RN progression within Emory facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program; RN licensure.
• ADN with at least 2 years of RN experience in the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care using the nursing process.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Develop and implement patient care plans with input from patients and families.
• Document care accurately in electronic and physical records.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

BSN with RN license

ADN with RN experience

Job description

Work Shift: Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• 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.

Additional Duties as Assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Education / Experience:

• 1. *Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), ANDA. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, ORB. 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.
• 3. Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician group locations: Registered Nurse Clinicians holding an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) who were employed in the RN Clinician role prior to March 29, 2026, are grandfathered and are not subject to the BSN completion requirement. Effective March 29, 2026, newly hired or transferring RN Clinicians holding an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) and having fewer than two years of nursing experience must sign an educational obligation agreement requiring enrollment in an ADN‑to‑BSN program and completion of the BSN degree 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 work day; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the work day (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.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call:

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare, please apply through Emory Healthcare’s careers website: http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.