Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / RN Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Job Description:

OverviewBe inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At EmoryHealthcare.

BenefitsAt Emory Healthcare we fuel your professionaljourney with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights inyour 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 moreDescriptionHave you ever dreamed of being a part of ateam that provides exceptional care? Help care for our patients ina unique role as a cross-trained nurse in two distinct units,complex surgery and concierge medicine. On 8E you will be workingwith chest tubes, epidurals, PCA’s, tracheotomies, telemetry,various cardiac drips, and mixing and administering pulmonaryhypertension medications. On 6B Rollins, our concierge unit, youwill care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients.

Number of Beds:

24 (8E); 6 (6B Rollins)

Patient Population/Typical Diagnoses:

8

E:

Lung transplants, lungabnormalities and malignancy, esophageal and gastric obstructionsand perforations, AAA or thoracic aneurysms, pulmonaryhypertension, cardiac valve repairs, and peripheral arterialdisease6

B Rollins:

Medical, general surgery, and telemetry

Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:

1:3-4 (8E); 1:2 (6B Rollins)8Eis the only acute care unit in the Emory Healthcare system with”Patient Excellence” scores above 90th percentile for the pastfour-consecutive years and is a winner of the Beacon award.6BRollins is a concierge unit where in addition to nursing services,patients have additional access to amenities which include apersonal chef and larger upgraded rooms.

The RN Clinician is anexperienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding ofpatient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge,research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations andpersonalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.

They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patientsand families. Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care usingthe nursing process. Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impactof nursing care on outcomes. Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporatingpatient/family input and adjusting as needed. Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic andphysical records. Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommendingappropriate resources. Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes careaccordingly. Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care. Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, andfamily care partners. Functions in a developing leadership role, including ChargeNurse responsibilities when assigned. Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of adesignated preceptor. Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolutionskills. Identifies the need for policy revisions based onevidence-based research. Engages in professional growth and actively applies the SynergyModel for Care in practice. Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient careand meet organizational standards. Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods toidentify and resolve areas for improvement. Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinicallattice PLAN system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science inNursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience withinthe past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursingprogram. OR, 2. Graduate of an accredited prelicensure AssociateDegree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursingexperience within the past five years.

• Exceptions:

  1.

• CurrentLPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who havecompleted an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure areeligible to transition into this role while completing the RNResident Program.

2. Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program asof 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete anADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinicianrole. A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved bythe Georgia Board of Nursing BLS certification ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire Additional certifications may be required based on departmentand specialty

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Emory Healthcare (EHC), part ofEmory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic healthsystem in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnetdesignated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 providerlocations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, isthe largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with morethan 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 differentsubspecialties.

Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunityemployer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disability, protected veteran status or othercharacteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcareis committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact EmoryHealthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org .Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.