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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

Do you want to be part of a surgical team that helps to give second chances to patients? Kidney, Pancreas and Liver Transplants do just that. On 6T you will be working with drains, chest tubes, surgical wounds, tracheotomies, hanging blood, IV antibiotics, Insulin, Heparin,

etc.

+ Number of beds: 48

+ Patient Population/Typical Diagnosis: Pre/post-transplant care for Kidney/Pancreas and Liver Transplant patients with End Stage Kidney/Pancreas and Liver Disease

+ Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3-4

6T is a winner of the Gold Beacon award and provides an advanced level of care.Join our interdisciplinary team and be a part of the journey.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical lead for a program or an area of defined nursing practice. Provides leadership in order to integrate new knowledge and innovation within a specialty area.

+ Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills within the three spheres of influence: patient/family, nurses, and the organization/system.

+ Collaborates with the Nursing Director(s) to lead clinical practice and education on the unit, with in the division, and across the health system.

+ Accountable for designing, implementing, and measuring safe, cost effective, evidence-based care strategies.

+ Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, local, state and national and international levels and is instrumental in the application of the Professional Practice/Care Transformation Model across the health system.

+ Leads implementation of the Care Transformation Model. Leads programs and initiatives that are congruent with EHC and nursing's strategic plan. Models transformational leadership behaviors.

+ Demonstrates leadership in ethical decision- making and patient advocacy. Engages in ongoing self- evaluation, seeking input from colleagues, other professionals, patients, and families.

+ Leads implementation in the principles of fair and just culture. Provides direct care for complex patient with multi system care issues.

+ Issues may include: biophysical, psycho-emotional, spiritual at the individual, family and community level. Proficient in use of technology to expedite care. Works jointly with nurses and other disciplines to promote patient and family-centered care.

+ Utilizes principles of effective communication. Is cognizant of the diverse needs of patients, staff, and other professionals.

+ Considers cultural influences when collaborating with patients, family, and staff. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board; **Master's degree in nursing;** Meets GA Board of Nursing requirements for CNS; **Three years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent experience in the area of concentration.**

+ BLS and ACLS certifications required

**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,establishedin 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 [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** (Medium-Heavy) 36-75lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75lbs.max; Carrying of objects up to 35lbs.; 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 affectingenvironmentconditions 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, 30322_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _EUH Transplant 6T_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _148595_

**Job Category** _Nursing_

**Schedule** _8a-4:30p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $56.28/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $65.25/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.