Medical ICU Registered​/RN

Overview

Medical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 36‑hour, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift, full‑time position at Emory University Hospital.

Using the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care, the RN provides safe, effective, and independent nursing care, serves as a resource for colleagues, and advocates for patients and families.

• Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1
• Student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs
• Family‑focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, professional development, and leadership programs

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.

Education / Experience

• Graduate of an accredited pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 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 pre‑licensure 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 Emory Healthcare 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. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers.