Overview

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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 more! 

Description

This position is full time, 6:30a - 7p weekends with one weekday. This position is eligible for shift differentials. 

We’re looking for experienced cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) nurses. 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. Emory University Hospital’s OR has been designated as “CNOR Strong” by the Competency and Credentialing Institute for the last 4 years. 

• 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.

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

Join our team today! Emory University Hospital’s state-of-the-art OR delivers expert care that translates into life-changing moments. We utilize Microscopes, Electrocautery machines, O-Arm, C-arms, robotics, and Neuro-monitoring equipment.

• Number of Beds: 27
• Patient Population: Cardiac & Thoracic, Transplant & Surgical Oncology, Vascular & Pain, Neurosurgery, Urology, Robotic, General, Gynecological, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Oral Maxillofacial (OMF), Plastics, Ophthalmology 
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1 

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. 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. 

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” 

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.