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Med Surg Registered Nurse​/RN

Job in Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia, 30038, USA
Listing for: Emory Healthcare
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Med Surg Registered Nurse / RN

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Benefits

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, leadership programs...and more!
Description

7p-7:30a / FT / 36 hours per week

We're seeking a Registered Nurse, Med Surg 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, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional can 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 advocate for them strongly.

Primary

Duties And Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
  • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
  • If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
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 environmental 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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