Cardiac Care / Registered Nurse
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care in a 12-bed cardiac observation unit, performing thorough assessments, developing care plans, and documenting accurately. Manages patients undergoing direct heart transplant admissions, recovering from same-day procedures, or awaiting discharge, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and functioning in a developing leadership role including Charge Nurse duties when assigned. Identifies learning needs, advocates for patients, and applies evidence-based research to improve care standards and resolve quality improvement areas. Requires a BSN or ADN with recent clinical experience, BLS certification, and a valid Georgia RN license.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years
- Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years
- Current LPN employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure
- Emory LPN enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025
- 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
- Active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire
- Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program
- Certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months of entering the role
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 75 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
- Travel may be required
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
Desired Qualifications
- Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program
- 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
- 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
- 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
- If hired into a Wound Care Dept., completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program is required
- Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months of entering the role
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