FULL_TIME

0-2

Care Initiation Unit / Registered Nurse

2/18/2026

The RN Clinician delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care by performing thorough patient assessments, developing care plans, and documenting care efficiently within the electronic and physical records. They also function in a developing leadership role, delegating appropriately, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At Emory Healthcare, we deliver world-class patient care, drive cutting-edge research and foster a culture of excellence and compassion. Our teams combine expertise, innovation and humanity to improve lives every day — inside the hospital and beyond.

About the Role

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and more!

Description

Do you want to embark on a dynamic healthcare journey in our fast-paced admission unit? 11E is the Care Initiation Unit (CIU) where we provide exceptional care of patients awaiting their inpatient bed assignment. We are an acute care admitting unit that initiates the plan of care until patients are transferred to their specialized units. Our 11E nurses work with telemetry, central lines, tracheostomies, heparin drips, insulin drips, and administer blood products.

Number of Beds: 24
Patient Populations/Typical Diagnoses: Non-ICU general medicine, surgical, neurosciences, and oncology patients
Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4

11E CIU received the 2024 Silver Beacon award. We work closely with the ED department and other units to promote the flow within the hospital. Come join our dynamic team!

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.

Key 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.

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.

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

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-4 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

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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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.

Key Skills

Patient CareTelemetryCentral LinesTracheostomiesHeparin DripsInsulin DripsBlood Products AdministrationClinical KnowledgePatient AssessmentCare PlanningDocumentationDelegationInterdisciplinary TeamworkConflict ResolutionData AnalysisEvidence-Based Research