Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / RN

Company: Emory Healthcare
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewBe inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.BenefitsAt 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 moreDescriptionHave you ever dreamed of being a part of a team that provides exceptional care? Help care for our patients in a unique role as a cross-trained nurse in two distinct units, complex surgery and concierge medicine. On 8E you will be working with chest tubes, epidurals, PCA's, tracheotomies, telemetry, various cardiac drips, and mixing and administering pulmonary hypertension medications. On 6B Rollins, our concierge unit, you will care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients.
  • Number of Beds: 24 (8E); 6 (6B Rollins)
  • Patient Population/Typical Diagnoses:8E: Lung transplants, lung abnormalities and malignancy, esophageal and gastric obstructions and perforations, AAA or thoracic aneurysms, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac valve repairs, and peripheral arterial disease6B Rollins: Medical, general surgery, and telemetry
    • Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 (8E); 1:2 (6B Rollins)8E is the only acute care unit in the Emory Healthcare system with "Patient Excellence" scores above 90th percentile for the past four-consecutive years and is a winner of the Beacon award.6B Rollins is a concierge unit where in addition to nursing services, patients have additional access to amenities which include a personal chef and larger upgraded rooms.The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.
      • 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.
      • 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.
      • 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
        • *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, 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.
        • A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
        • 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 DetailsEmory 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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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