Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse / RN at Emory Healthcare

Decatur, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Knowledge, Patient Assessments, Care Plans, Documentation, Learning Needs, Leadership, Policy Revisions, Data Analysis

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 7a-7:30pm / Full Time / 36 hours The RN Clinician, Behavioral Health Unit 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. This individual: 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. 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. Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research. Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards. 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, 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. 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 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The RN Clinician delivers safe and effective nursing care while adapting to changing situations and personalizing care. They also serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.