Cardiac / Registered Nurse

About This Role

Caring for patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions is the focus of this Registered Nurse position on a dynamic 23-bed unit. The role involves managing conditions such as advanced heart failure, pre and post interventional cardiology, vasoactive drips, left ventricular assist devices, and pacemaker placements. Additionally, the nurse will manage COPD, GI bleeding, pneumonia, chest tubes, urinary tract infections, electrolyte imbalances, and liver/kidney disease, along with therapies like tracheostomies, pain and diabetic management, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, and IV antibiotics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process
• Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on outcomes
• Develop and implement patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed
• Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records
• Identify patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources
• Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly
• Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care
• Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners
• Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned
• Assist in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor
• Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research
• Engage in professional growth and actively apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice
• Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards
• Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement
• Maintain required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR 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
• 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