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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

Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital (EUOSH) achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. EUOSH inpatient nursing has a very active Unit Practice Council and shared governance is an important part of decision making.

EUOSH focuses on the orthopedics surgery needs of our patients. Our surgical services include:

+ **Major Joint Replacement (hip, knee and shoulder)**

+ **Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery**

+ **Hip resurfacing**

+ **Spine surgery**

+ **Spinal fusions**

+ **Scoliosis and spine deformity surgery**

+ **Artificial spine disc replacement**

JOB DESCRIPTION:

+ Coordinates care from admission to discharge of orthopedic and spine patients. Leads the multidisciplinary ortho/spine team.

+ Provides knowledge and skill in the care of ortho and spine patients and serves as a resource to staff, interdisciplinary team and serves as a primary point of contact for patients and families in providing indirect patient care.

+ Maintains quality assurance data with the goals of achieving clinical excellence, including leading and maintaining certification/accreditation requirements. Provides education and training in accordance to data results and trends identified.

+ Assists in the development of policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve quality of care and program development. Responsible for enhancing the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from diagnosis to full recovery.

+ Works with patients and families to answer questions, provide emotional support and solve issues concerning the cycle of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 4 years experience as RN, with one year in area of concentration. BSN, Masters preferred.

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 accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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 environmental 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.

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**Division** _Emory Univ Hospital_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30084_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _EUOSH Nursing Administration_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _145168_

**Job Category** _Nursing_

**Schedule** _8a-4:30p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $30.12/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $41.86/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.