Medical Surgical​/Registered Nurse

Overview

Medical Surgical / Registered Nurse role at Emory Healthcare
. Join to apply for this position and contribute to patient care in a dynamic complex medicine unit, 5D.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, leadership programs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights.

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family‑focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

Step into the heart of healthcare excellence on our dynamic complex medicine unit. On 5D, our nurses work with central lines, nasogastric tubes, tracheotomies, administration of blood products, insulin pumps, insulin drips, and heparin drips.

• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Population: hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, diabetes insipidus, heart failure, myasthenia gravis, Crohn’s, liver and kidney disease
• Targeted Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio: 1:4

• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR recent completion of a re‑entry nursing program.
• OR, 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.

• Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare 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.
• 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.

• 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.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium‑Heavy): 36‑75 lbs, 0‑33% of the work day (occasionally);

20‑35 lbs, 34‑66% of the workday; 10‑20 lbs, 67‑100% of the workday (constantly); lifting up to 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 tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
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.