Registered Nurse-Acute Care-Full Time Nights

Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse. Emory Healthcare would like to invite you to join our 55 bed ED that offers an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

Other highlights of the unit include :

The lowest Door to ED Provider time in the Atlanta Metro area with a median wait time of 14 minutes. This is 11 minutes below the state average and 8 minutes below the national average.

We were even recognized for this awesome metric by CBS News.

• Received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Award from the AHA and ASA
• This year we also received the Mission : Lifeline NSTEMI Gold and Mission : Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold awards from the American Heart Association.

Hospitals receiving the Mission : Lifeline Gold Awards are recognized for their outstanding performance by meeting or exceeding guideline therapy recommendations in treating patients with chest pain and heart attacks

• Our nurse to patient ratio is 3 : 1
• We have a day and night Nurse Educator with over 20 years of experience
• Afternoon and night Nurse Managers

We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet-recognized hospitals. We’re looking for passionate emergency department nurses who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care.

We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind.

Are YOU ready to join us?

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

We're seeking a Registered Nurse, Acute Care 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, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.

This RN professional is able to 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 strong advocate for patients / families.

This individual will :

• Consistently, effectively and respectfully communicate with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team while delivering safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.
• Demonstrate developed assessment skills and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
• Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (. computer, clinical pathway, chart) as well as plan and implement patient care independently.
• Utilizes patient / family input and goals in planning of care as well as manage time effectively while incorporating AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice and identify the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt / review of evidence-based research.

Includes revising and evaluating effectiveness of patient care documentation.

Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. 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.

BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.

• 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.

Additional Details

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Financial Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement planning and counseling
• 403(b) fixed employer-based contribution*
• 403(b) retirement plans with 4% or 5% match based on years of service
• 457(b) plan for eligible employees
• Student loan repayment benefit
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental life option
• Long-term care insurance option
• Hospital indemnity option
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Identity protection insurance
• Employee hardship donation program
• Credit Union memberships
• Financial tools, resources and webinars to help with budgeting

Health and Wellness BenefitsMedical and Dental Plans

• Three medical plan options including behavioral and preventive care coverage
• Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tier Zero Prescription benefits
• Two dental plan options
• Vision plan
• Infertility benefits
• Emory Eye Center and Emory Vision Center discounts
• Emory Aesthetic Center discounts

Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program assistance with relationships, life events, challenges, daily living needs
• Healthy Emory wellness program with incentives
• Discounts at Emory wellness / fitness centers
• Other fitness center discounts
• Diabetes prevention program
• Wellness challenges
• Know Your Numbers kiosks

Childcare Resources

• Discounts
• Placement assistance
• Back-up and emergency care options
• Emory Healthcare childcare co-op / app
• Access to Emory student job network
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