RN Outpatient Surgery

Emory Healthcare, Inc.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a RN Clinician to deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care in a Day shift environment. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans with input from patients and families, and document care in electronic and paper records.

The role emphasizes recognizing cultural differences, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities when needed. Licensure and certifications are required as specified.

Qualifications

• BSN required with 12 months of nursing experience in last five years, OR recent RN re-entry program completion.
• ADN/ASN with minimum 2 years of nursing experience in last five years.
• LPNs in Emory system may transition to RN Clinician after RN licensure following program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care using the nursing process.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor outcomes.
• Develop and adjust patient care plans with patient/family input.
• Document care accurately in electronic and paper records.
• Identify learning needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and act as charge nurse when assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

ADN/ASN experience

Tools

EMR systems

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), AND A. 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 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.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call: The frontline of care. The forefront of discovery.