Spring 2025 Cohort RN Residency Program at Emory Decatur Hospital

New Graduate Spring 2025 Cohort RN Residency Program
Discover Nursing Opportunities at Emory Decatur Hospital

Attention all NovemberJanuary 2024 Graduates!

Applications will be accepted for the RN New Grad Residency Program from now through March 2025.

About Emory Healthcare:

Join one of the leading healthcare systems in the nation where your growth and development take center stage. At Emory Decatur Hospital we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment that empowers you to thrive.

Why Join the Emory Decatur Team

Comprehensive Support: As part of Emory Healthcare youll be supported by a team that values innovation collaboration and excellence.
Professional Growth: We offer resources and opportunities to advance your skills achieve certifications and explore various clinical specialties.
WorldClass Environment: Work alongside some of the best clinicians in the industry delivering care that transforms lives.

New Grad RN Opportunities
As a New Grad RN at Emory Decatur Hospital youll have the unique opportunity to interview with a range of specialty areas tailored to support your transition into professional nursing practice. These areas include:

Inpatient Rehab

General Medicine

General Surgery

Medical Oncology

Med/Tele Observation

Each of these units offers a diverse and enriching environment where you can develop a broad skill set gain exposure to various patient populations and build the confidence needed to succeed in acute care nursing.

What Makes This Role Unique
This role is ideal for new graduates seeking to:

Adapt to different clinical environments.
Build a foundation of strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
Grow into a wellrounded nurse prepared to excel in any acute care setting.

Here Is How It Works:

• The 12month transitiontopractice program utilizes the Vizient/ AACN Nurse Residency Program
• After the first 2 of general orientation activities (i.e. classes online modules etc. the nurse resident will rotate weekly between the 5 specialty areas mentioned above and requires travel to the following areas (Clifton Rd. Midtown Atlanta Airport Church St. in Decatur and North Druid Hills)
• Up to 24 weeks of comprehensive orientation experience with a dedicated preceptor.
• By month 11 of orientation the nurse resident will apply for transfer into a vacant Nurse Clinician position within Ambulatory Services.

Cohorts:

• Cohorts are determined based on your start date. Applications for the Nurse Residency Program are always open and if hired your cohort will be determined by your start date.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits!

Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Referral Bonuses
Discounts to Activitiessuch as Tickets to see the Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Hawks Movie Tickets etc.
Your Choice of 3 Medical Plans
Discounts on various activities such as Life Pet Legal Dental and More!

JOB DESCRIPTION: Is a novice to the nursing profession and is a participant in the Nursing Residency Program (NRP).. Learns to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills to a variety of patient care situations. Draws on learned facts and rules to organize care and guide practice. With experience is able to use the Synergy Model for Patient Care to recognize the uniqueness of each patient situation and modify care to meet patient/family needs. Demonstrates basic assessment skills. Begins to recognize the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. Recognizes own performance limitations and seeks assistance when necessary. Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer clinical pathway and chart) with assistance when necessary. Evaluates patients response to planned care. Begins to identify patient and family learning needs and utilizes resources to meet those needs. Verbalizes awareness of AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. Begins to develop time management skills. Able to access and locate policies and procedures on line. Able to locate and access supporting sources of evidencebased research reference(s) cited with each policy and procedure on line. Begins to develop delegation skills based on the synergy model of care. Develops listening skills. Identifies barriers to communication and seeks assistance in facilitating communication. Ensures utilization of appropriate supplies to deliver patient care. Charges for supplies appropriately. Functions as Charge Nurse only when assigned due to extenuating circumstances. Demonstrates care and concern for patients and families. Acts promptly to help patients and families in routine situations. Respects and maintains confidential information. Identifies own learning needs and seeks resources to meet those needs. Annual fit testing. Annual health assessment completed in month of hire. Completes annual regulatory/safety/compliance tests online. Successfully completes residency program and successfully completes orientation and is able to care for assigned patients independent of preceptor. Completes and turns in Orientation Skills Checklist. Attends 75 of deptbased meetings (defined by dept leadership). Meets attendance requirements. Achieves required points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited prelicensure nursing program. All candidates must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia and have less than 12 months experience within the past five years. BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments. Eligible ParticipantEntrylevel nurses who have graduated from an accredited prelicensure nursing program. Entrylevel nurses serving in their first nursing role are required to participate in the NRP. Entrylevel nurses who are not in their first nursing role may participate in the program at the discretion of the NRP leadership team. However no longer than 12 months shall elapse from the time of graduation from the prelicensure nursing program to admission into the residency program. Consideration will be given to factors such as personal or family commitments and military deployment when considering exceptions to this 12month timeframe.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (MediumHeavy) 3675 lbs 033 of the work day (occasionally); 2035 lbs 3466 of the workday; (frequently); 1020 lbs 67100 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: Bloodborne pathogen exposure; Biohazardous 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.

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 Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.