Medical Surgical / Unit Nurse Educator / RN - Emory Healthcare

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At 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 more

Are you looking to enhance your nursing career by gaining experience in an Acute Care setting?  Working in Complex Medicine on an Acute Care floor will do just that!  On HG you will work with a variety of patients seeking medical and surgical care.  You can strengthen your knowledge and competencies by working with insulin and heparin drips, tracheostomies, blood products, IV antibiotics, intravascular and central line management, and surgical drain devices.  

• Number of Beds: 8-bed 
• Patient Population/Typical Diagnosis: diabetes, lupus, hypertension, infectious disease, renal failure, behavioral health, bowel disease, respiratory disease, SEPSIS, gastrointestinal bleeds, Pre/Post procedural patients, and altered mental status
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:  1:4

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
• Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
• Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
• Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
• Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation. Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Two years experience as an RN with a minimum of two years of experience in the area of concentration. Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Nursing certification preferred. Completion of formal preceptor training workshop. BLS required and ACLS may be required in designated departments. If promoted internally or hired externally, the incumbent must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” 

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 environment 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.