Emory

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Division
The Emory Clinic
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30329
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
TEC ASC - Orthopedics EXP
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
150965
Job Category
Nursing
Schedule
7a-5:30p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $44.10/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $51.12/Hr.

Overview

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Description

Our Emory Ambulatory Surgery Center at the Executive Park Musculoskeletal Institute is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in both Pre op and PACU. Our Registered Nurses are fundamental members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care.

  • 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.
  • Delegates appropriately utilizing the Synergy model of care and recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners utilizing them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.
  • Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition
  • Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor.
  • 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.

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 and ACLS certification required
  • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Join our team today! 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. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations.

 

Ambulatory Surgery Center at Executive Park Musculoskeletal Institute 

  • Number of Rooms: 6 Operating and 6 Physiatry/Pain Mgmt Procedure Rooms
  • Nursing scope of practice: Orthopedics, Sports Med., Physiatry, Anesthesia Pain Management
  • Daily patient population: 60+ (Very high paced)
  • Staffing Hours: 6a-2:30p Pre op, 6:30-5p OR, Physiatry 6:30-5, 7a-5p PACU. Hours may vary depending on cases and/or schedule needs.
  • Other Info: Travel to other Emory ASC’s is REQUIRED. There is an orientation in specific areas of hire and time frame varies based on experience and skill level.

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.

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