Medical Cardiac/ Registered Nurse

Job Title for Candidate Searching

Medical Cardiac/ Registered Nurse
Division

Emory Univ Hospital
Campus Location

Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location

US-GA-Atlanta
Department

EUH Complex Med - 7E
Job Type

Regular Full-Time
Job Number

149971
Job Category

Nursing
Schedule

7p-7:30a
Standard Hours

36 Hours
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Emory Healthcare
Campus Location (For Posting) : Postal Code

30322
Campus Location (For Posting) : Address

1364 Clifton Rd NE

Qualifications:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

 

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. 

Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Cardiac Department on 7E, a dynamic 23-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions, including heart failure, COPD, GI bleeding, pneumonia, chest tubes, urinary tract infections, electrolyte imbalances, and liver/kidney disease. You'll manage a wide range of therapies such as chest tubes, tracheostomies, pain and diabetic management, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, and IV antibiotics, working within a targeted nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to ensure safe, high-quality care.

 

Our unit is proud to hold the prestigious PRISM Award, recognizing our excellence in team collaboration and patient outcomes. We are also actively involved in cutting-edge clinical trials, making 7E an exciting environment for professional growth and innovation.

 

As an RN Clinician, you’ll bring broad clinical experience and apply the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to provide individualized, evidence-based care. You’ll serve as a resource for your colleagues and a strong advocate for your patients and their families. 

 

In this role, this individual will: 

• Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.

• Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on outcomes.

• Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.

• Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.

• Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.

• Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.

• Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.

• Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.

• Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.

• Assist in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.

• Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.

• Engage in professional growth and actively apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.

• Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.

• Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.

• Maintain required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Education / Experience:

• *Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.

OR,

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years

Exceptions:

1. *Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program.
2. Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Licensure:

• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certification:

1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
   
   
   

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.