Resident RN Clinician - 5NW Post Op Rehab (FT, nights)

Work Shift: Night - 12 Hour (United States of America) FT, 7p-7a

Primary duties and responsibilities: Clinical Practice & Patient Care

• 1. Develops basic assessment skills and applies nursing knowledge to patient care.
• 2. Recognizes the impact of nursing interventions on patient outcomes.
• 3. Documents patient care accurately in electronic and physical records.
• 4. Identifies patient and family learning needs and utilizes resources accordingly.
• 5. Demonstrates time management and delegation skills based on the Synergy Model.
• 6. Functions as a Charge Nurse only in extenuating circumstances.

Communication & Team Collaboration

• 1. Enhances listening abilities and recognizes obstacles to effective communication.
• 2. Seeks assistance when needed and collaborates with the healthcare team.
• 3. Ensures efficient use and accurate billing of medical supplies.
• 4. Upholds and ensures the confidentiality of patient information.

Professional Development & Compliance

• 1. Identifies personal learning needs and engages in continuous education.
• 2. Completes orientation, annual health assessments, and regulatory/safety training.
• 3. Successfully completes the residency program and maintains required performance standards.
• 4. Attends at least 75% of department-based meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Education - Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Experience - 1. New graduate with no experience. Entry-level nurses serving in their first nursing role are required to participate in the NRP.
• Experience - 2. Must enter the program within 12 months of graduation (exceptions considered for personal or military commitments).
• Experience - 3. Emory employees 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 Resident RN Clinician role.
• Experience - 4. ASN candidates who accepted an offer prior to 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ASN/ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the Resident RN Clinician role.
• Licensure - Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Certification - 1. BLS certification
• Certification - 2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
• Certification - 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
• Certification - 4. 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

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 FTE: 0.9 Expanded Work Shift: 7:00p - 7:00a On Call: Call typically not required

Integration Update

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being.

We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.