Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse.  Emory Healthcare would like to invite you to join our 22 bed Pulmonary Thoracic Unit at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital. This unit receives pulmonary patients with asthma, COPD and pulmonary etriologies. There is a lot of pulomary patient education, chest tube management, and Trache/Laryngectomy care. This is a location that offers an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. 

 Other highlights of the unit include:

• Individualized orientation
• Growth/Learning encouraged
• Self-governing and autonomy encouraged
• Flexible self -scheduling with blocked holidays
• Educational opportunities 
• Family team culture that embraces diversity
• Supportive, encouraging, empowering work environment
• Magnet & Beacon journey bound
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We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals. We’re looking for passionate critical care nurses who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care. We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind.

Are YOU ready to join us?

Full-Time/36 hours per week/Nightshift

We're seeking a Registered Nurse, Acute Care responsible for being a 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 and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families. This individual will:   

• Consistently, effectively and respectfully communicate with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team while delivering safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.  
• Demonstrate developed assessment skills and recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.  
• Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart) as well as plan and implement patient care independently.  
• Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning of care as well as manage time effectively while incorporating AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice and identify the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research.  Includes revising and evaluating effectiveness of patient care documentation.  
• Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. 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.  
• BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.  
• Exceptions: Individuals currently employed as an LPN within the EHC system at the time of completion of an accredited RN program and becoming licensed as a RN will be considered eligible to move to the Nurse Clinician title while matriculating through the Resident program.  

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.