Care Initiation Unit/ Registered Nurse

OverviewBe inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.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, and leadership programs* And moreDescriptionDo you want to embark on a dynamic healthcare journey in our fast-paced admission unit?

11E is the Care Initiation Unit (CIU) where we provide exceptional care of patients awaiting their inpatient bed assignment.

We are an acute care admitting unit that initiates the plan of care until patients are transferred to their specialized units.

Our 11E nurses work with telemetry, central lines, tracheostomies, heparin drips, insulin drips, and administer blood products.

Number of Beds : 24* Patient Populations / Typical Diagnoses : Non-ICU general medicine, surgical, neurosciences, and oncology patients* Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : 1 : 411E CIU received the 2024 Silver Beacon award.

We work closely with the ED department and other units to promote the flow within the hospital. Come join our dynamic team!Minimum Qualifications : * 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.

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.* BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.
• Exceptions : Individuals currently employed as a LPN within the EHC system at the time of completion of an accredited RN program and becoming licensed as a RN will be considered eligible to move to the Nurse Clinician title while matriculating through the Resident program.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice.

We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals.

EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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• 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.