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Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Operating Room / Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of recent operating room circulating or scrub experience is required.
  • Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
  • Current Emory Healthcare LPNs who have completed an accredited RN program and obtained RN licensure are eligible to transition into the role while completing the RN Resident Program.
  • Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of March 30, 2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
  • A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire for employees completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice; employees in the role before November 9, 2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
  • The role requires standing and walking occasionally to frequently, lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.
  • The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, latex, radiation, and patient-care or handling injuries; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
  • Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
  • Develop and implement patient care plans that incorporate patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
  • Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
  • Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
  • Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
  • Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
  • Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
  • Perform Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned as part of a developing leadership role.
  • Assist in orienting staff and students when no designated preceptor is present.
  • Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
  • Engage in professional growth and actively apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
  • Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
  • Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
  • Maintain required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Founded
2015

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