Operating Room Nurse

Overview

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Description

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse 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.

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

• Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.

• Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.

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

• Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.

• Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.

• Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.

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

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

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

• Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

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

• Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.

• Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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: 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. 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.

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

• BLS certification

• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire

• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Join a team today! Be a part of a fast-paced environment and interdisciplinary team. At Emory Hillandale Hospital we have performed over 150+ total joint procedures,allwithout 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?

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

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Division Hillandale Hosp Emory

Campus Location Lithonia, GA, 30058

Campus Location US-GA-Lithonia

Department HILL-Operating Room

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 158641

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 6:30a-5p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $45.15/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $52.34/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.