Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Our nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We’re looking for passionate operating room nurses who are ready to join a team that's redefining quality nursing care. Our Operating Room nurses are integral members of high-functioning teams committed to excellence and outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are an RN with current OR experience, we invite you to consider a career at Emory Healthcare.

This full time position is 6:30 a- 5 p, four days a week.

Come be a part of the journey!

Description

Job Description:

• 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.
• Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned. Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor.
• Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
• Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.
• Demonstrates developed assessment skills. Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart).
• Plans and implements patient care independently. Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family.
• Utilizes patient/family focus on cost containment. Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition.
• Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine situations. May seek assistance to resolve complex issues.
• Accepts personal accountability for professional development and growth.
• Participates within the unit to identify and address discipline specific issues and needs.
• Articulates application of Synergy model for care in clinical practice.
• Collects, reports, analyzes and provides data on an ongoing basis and as required by physician and/or interdisciplinary teams in accordance with organization standards.
• Revises and evaluates effectiveness of patient care documentation.
• Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
• Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Once you are in the role, you are eligible to progress to the following roles based on qualifications:

• Advanced Nurse Clinician
• Nurse Scholar
• EeMR Resource Preceptor
• Advanced Nurse Scholar

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

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. 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

Do you want to be a part of a fast-paced environment and interdisciplinary team? At Emory Hillandale Hospital we have performed over 150+ total joint procedures all without any surgical site infections.

• Hillandale is a 100 Bed Community Hospital
• Patient Population: General Surgery, Gynecological, Orthopedic, Peripheral Vascular, Plastics, and Urology surgeries
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1

We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work,

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