Neurosurgery / Registered Nurse - job 1 of 2

Overview

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

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

Are you ready to join a nursing unit that places an emphasis on teamwork while delivering specialized care to a neuroscience population? Look no further than 3G and its distinguished level-4 Epilepsy monitoring Unit (EMU). On 3G, you will hone your skills working with lumbar drains, EMU protocols, telemetry, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, heparin drips, IV antibiotics, and antiepileptics.  

• Number of Beds: 24 (11 of those beds are part of the EMU) 
• Patient population/typical diagnoses: epilepsy, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, neuromuscular degenerative disorders, brain aneurysms, and non-epileptic seizures 
• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:1:4  

3G is the proud recipient of the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence and is an integral part of the hospital’s Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Moreover, our EMU is the sole inpatient continuous video EEG monitoring program in Georgia. Come join our 3G team and give impactful care to our neuroscience patient population!

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population. Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice & Patient Care

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Quality Improvement & Professional Development

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:

Licensure:

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

Certification:

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. 

Additional Details

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 [email protected]. 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 environmental 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.