RN Clinical III, Acute Care-Full Time-DAYS - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Overview



Heart. Soul. Expertise.

That’s what defines an Emory nurse. Emory Healthcare would like to invite you to join our 55 bed ED that offers an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. Other highlights of the unit include: + The lowest Door to ED Provider time in the Atlanta Metro area with a median wait time of 14 minutes. This is 11 minutes below the state average and 8 minutes below the national average. We were even recognized for this awesome metric by CBS News. + Received the _Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Award_ from the AHA and ASA + This year we also received the Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI Gold and Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold awards from the American Heart Association. Hospitals receiving the Mission: Lifeline Gold Awards are recognized for their outstanding performance by meeting or exceeding guideline therapy recommendations in treating patients with chest pain and heart attacks + Our nurse to patient ratio is 3:1 + We have a day and night Nurse Educator with over 20 years of experience + Afternoon and night Nurse Managers We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals. We’re looking for passionate emergency department nurses who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care. We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

Description



JOB DESCRIPTION:

+ We're seeking a Registered Nurse, Acute Care responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families. This individual will: + Consistently, effectively and respectfully communicate with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team while delivering safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process. + Demonstrate developed assessment skills and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. + Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart) as well as plan and implement patient care independently. + Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning of care as well as manage time effectively while incorporating AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice and identify the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research. Includes revising and evaluating effectiveness of patient care documentation. + Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program. BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments. 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.

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Division

_Emory Decatur Hospital_

Campus Location

_Decatur, GA, 30033_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Decatur_

Department

_DEC-Nursing Unit 4400 4700_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_125983_

Job Category

_Nursing_

Schedule

_7a-7:30p_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $42.00/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $48.30/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.