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7pm - 7:30am/ Full Time/ 36 Hours

Emory St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking an experienced RN to join our 24 bed Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU (CVICU). This unit cares for a mix of cardiac and vascular patients who have undergone surgery. The CVICU teams cares for a wide variety of patients from traditional open heart surgery, left ventricular assist device insertions, aortic aneurysm repairs, robotic cardiac surgery, and vascular surgeries.

We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet® -recognized hospitals. We’re looking for experienced and passionate critical care nurses ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

• BLS (American Heart Association) required

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

• Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.

• Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.

• Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families.

• Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient popula

• tion independently utilizing the nursing process.

• Demonstrates developed assessment skills.

• Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. Continues to recognize own performance limitations, but requires minimal assistance.

• Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart).

• Plans and implements patient care independently. Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care.

• Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate.

• Identifies patient and family learning needs and makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs.

• Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.

• Other duties as required

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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Division St. Joseph's Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30342

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department SJH CVICU 2SW

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 136285

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 7p-7:30a

Standard Hours 36 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $42.00/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $48.30/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.