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

Full time, 6a-4:30p with Call Required

We’re seeking a Preoperative (Pre op) Registered nurse with at least 2yrs of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Critical Care, Emergency Department (ED) or Medical Surgical (MedSurg) experience. Our Registered Nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. Preop Pre op ICU ED PACU RN Pre op Registered Nur

• 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.
• Demonstrates developed assessment skills, recognizing the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
• Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate while identifying patient and family learning needs and makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs.
• Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.
• Functions in a developing leadership role, Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.
• Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine situations, seeking assistance to resolve complex issues.
• Accepts personal accountability for professional development and growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• *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, 2. 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. 
• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• 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! At Emory University Hospital Midtown, our Pre-Op unit is situated on two levels, the lobby and second floor function as a unified department across the two floors. We provide preparation for successful surgical intervention by processing all scheduled surgical patients. Our Pre-Op nurses work closely with the Anesthesiologist and Surgeons to ensure all necessary elements are in place and within defined limits for patients to proceed into surgery. The Pre-Op nurses educate patients on postoperative expectations and provide follow-up care via telehealth for those discharged the same day in addition to managing home discharges.

We handle Pre-Op care for a variety of patients:  General, GYN, Urology, Bariatrics, Robotics, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Podiatry, ENT, Skull Base, OMFS, and Plastics. There is an orientation period of 4 to 6 weeks provided.

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.