Unit Educator / Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit RN

Overview

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Description

Have you ever dreamed of being a part of a team that provides exceptional care? Help care for our patients in a unique role as a cross-trained nurse in two distinct units, complex surgery and concierge medicine. On 8E you will be working with chest tubes, epidurals, PCA's, tracheotomies, telemetry, various cardiac drips, and mixing and administering pulmonary hypertension medications. On 6B Rollins, our concierge unit, you will care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients. 

• Number of Beds: 24 (8E); 6 (6B Rollins) 
• Patient Population/Typical Diagnoses:

8E: Lung transplants, lung abnormalities and malignancy, esophageal and gastric obstructions and perforations, AAA or thoracic aneurysms, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac valve repairs, and peripheral arterial disease 

6B Rollins: Medical, general surgery, and telemetry 

• Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 (8E); 1:2 (6B Rollins) 

8E is the only acute care unit in the Emory Healthcare system with "Patient Excellence" scores above 90th percentile for the past four-consecutive years and is a winner of the Beacon award.

6B Rollins is a concierge unit where in addition to nursing services, patients have additional access to amenities which include a personal chef and larger upgraded rooms. 

Job Summary:

Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations. Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.

Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

1. Staff and Preceptor Education/Development:

2. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.

3. Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.

4. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.

5. Assists with the development of staff portfolios.

6. Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.

7. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations. 8. Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors. 9. Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation.

10 .Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists.

11. Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff.

12. Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.

13. Mentors new existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes.

Operational, Quality, and Compliance:

1. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.

2. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.

3. Role models time management skills through example.

4. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.

5. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice.

6. Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.

7. Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.

8 .Respects and maintains confidential information.

Patient/Family Education and Communication:

1. Under direction of the CNS and UD, Integrates patient /family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs.

2. Collaborates with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.

3. Models effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

4. Effectively elicits integrates cultural beliefs and values from of patients and integrates these into overall patient management and education.

5. Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing refining and revising education programs.

6. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.

Commitments:

1. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.

2. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Qualifications: Minimum required:

Education - Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience - 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.

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

4. Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.

5. 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

PLAN:

1. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.

2. Completion of VIP or EBP Project.

3. Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

4. Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education - MSN or DNP Certification - 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-7 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

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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.