Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / Virtual Interview Day

Virtual Interview Week 8E Heart, Vascular & Transplant Stepdown

Join 8E Heart, Vascular & Transplant Stepdown at Emory University Hospital, where nurses care for some of the most complex cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, and transplant patients while working alongside a highly engaged multidisciplinary team.

Why Join 8E?

• Specialized Cardiovascular & Transplant Care
• Care for patients with complex conditions, including:
• Pre- and post-heart transplant patients
• Lung transplant patients
• LVAD patients
• Cardiac valve repairs
• Thoracic and vascular surgeries
• Aneurysm repairs
• Advanced heart failure
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Award-Winning Patient Care
• Join a PRISM Award-winning unit recognized for excellence in patient care, teamwork, and clinical outcomes.
• Targeted 1:3 Nurse-to-Patient Ratio
• Our targeted nurse-to-patient ratio supports safe, high-quality care and allows nurses to build meaningful relationships with their patients.
• Supportive & Engaged Culture
• With a 94% Sense of Belonging score, 8E is committed to inclusion, engagement, teamwork, and professional growth.

A Day in the Life on 8E

8E is a specialized Heart, Vascular & Transplant Stepdown unit caring for adults with complex cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, and transplant conditions.

As a primary telemetry unit, nurses continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, administer specialized cardiac medications, including non-titratable antiarrhythmics, and care for advanced postoperative and transplant patients.

You'll collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurse leaders, educators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team while developing advanced clinical expertise in cardiovascular and transplant nursing.

Comprehensive Orientation & Support

• Structured Orientation
• Individualized orientation for experienced nurses, typically approximately 4 weeks
• Specialty education in heart transplant, LVAD, lung transplant, cardiac, vascular, and thoracic care
• Weekly evaluations and progress reviews
• Clinical Education & Development
• Dedicated support from Nursing Professional Development Practitioners
• Ongoing specialty education and competency development
• Opportunities for specialty certification and professional advancement
• Mentorship & Clinical Support
• Dedicated preceptor throughout orientation
• Support from experienced charge nurses, clinical experts, nurse leaders, physicians, and advanced practice providers
• Ongoing guidance from our RN Clinician Educator

Ready to Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level?

Join us for Virtual Interview Week, September 28 October 2.

This is an opportunity to connect virtually with the 8E leadership team, learn more about the unit, and explore how your experience can contribute to our Heart, Vascular & Transplant Stepdown team.

Apply today and take the next step toward building advanced expertise in cardiovascular, transplant, LVAD, pulmonary, vascular, and cardiothoracic nursing at Emory University Hospital.

Job Description

Job Summary: 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. Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Clinical Practice & Patient Care
• 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.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration
• 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.
• Quality Improvement & Professional Development
• 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.

Required 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:
• 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.
• Emory Warner Robins, Perry, and affiliated Physician group locations: Registered Nurse Clinicians holding an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) who were employed in the RN Clinician role prior to March 29, 2026, are grandfathered and are not subject to the BSN completion requirement. Effective March 29, 2026, newly hired or transferring RN Clinicians holding an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) and having fewer than two years of nursing experience must sign an educational obligation agreement requiring enrollment in an ADN-to-BSN program and completion of the BSN degree within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
• Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Certification:
• BLS certification
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
• 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 environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not