Emory University Hospital Heart & Vascular Registered Nurse

Position: Emory University Hospital Heart & Vascular Registered Nurse Hiring Event
Overview

Be at the Heart of What's Next in Heart & Vascular Care

Registered Nurse Hiring Event - February 27, 2026

Emory University Hospital Heart & Vascular is growing - and we're excited to meet nurses who want to grow with us.

Join us for an in-person hiring event where you'll learn what it means to practice at the heart of Emory Healthcare's main campus. This event is designed to connect experienced Acute Care and Critical Care Registered Nurses with the teams, leaders, and opportunities shaping the future of advanced cardiovascular care at Emory University Hospital.

What to Expect

At this in-person hiring event, you'll have the opportunity to:

* Meet nursing and operational leaders

* Connect with Emory Healthcare Talent Acquisition

* Interview for inpatient Registered Nurse roles

* Learn more about our Heart & Vascular expansion

* Explore the units by taking a same-day unit tour

Candidates who apply will be reviewed, and selected participants will receive additional event details.

Description

Why Heart & Vascular & Complex Medicine at Emory University Hospital

As the main campus and academic hub of Emory Healthcare, Emory University Hospital delivers high-acuity Heart & Vascular and Complex Medicine care supported by newly expanded, state-of-the-art clinical spaces.

Our teams support advanced care including:

* Georgia's first and most experienced heart transplant program

* Georgia's only lung transplant program

* Mechanical circulatory support & ECMO

* Advanced heart failure care

* One of the nation's leading VAD programs

* Complex cardiothoracic, aortic, and medically complex patient care

* Expanded capacity with 15 CVICU beds and 14 acute care beds

* Purpose-built units with cutting-edge technology

This is an environment where nurses care for highly complex patients with strong interdisciplinary support and resources to practice at the top of their license.

Job Summary

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Patient Care

* 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.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

* 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.

Quality Improvement & Professional Development

* 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

Education / Experience

* 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

* 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

* 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.

* 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.

Licensure

* A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing

Certification

* BLS certification required

* ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire

* Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

* If completing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire

* Employees in role prior to…