LTAC Registered Nurse / RN - job 2 of 2

As an LTAC Registered Nurse at Emory Healthcare, you will be responsible for delivering specialized care to patients with complex medical conditions. This includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans. You will use your knowledge and clinical experience to adapt to changing situations, ensuring every patient receives high-quality, compassionate care.

To qualify for the LTAC Registered Nurse position at Emory Healthcare, candidates must have a valid, active nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board and must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Additionally, they should have at least 12 months of recent nursing experience or have recently completed a re-entry nursing program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be necessary in certain departments.

Emory Healthcare is committed to nurturing the professional growth of its LTAC Registered Nurses through ongoing mentorship, leadership programs, and access to valuable resources. We encourage continuous learning and development, including specialized training, workshops, and opportunities to participate in research initiatives, helping our nurses enhance their skills and advance their careers.

Emory Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package designed for LTAC Registered Nurses, including comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on day one, student loan repayment assistance, family-focused benefits, and wellness incentives. We aim to create a supportive environment that helps our nursing staff thrive both personally and professionally.

LTAC Registered Nurses at Emory Healthcare typically follow a full-time work schedule of 36 hours per week, primarily from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST. This schedule provides a balance of work and personal time while enabling you to deliver care during peak hours.

When answering this question, detail specific cases or types of patients you have worked with, emphasizing your clinical skills and how you collaborated with team members. Highlight your problem-solving abilities and how you ensure comprehensive care for patients with diverse needs.

Discuss your approach to time management, including how you assess patient needs, delegate tasks when appropriate, and utilize organizational skills to maintain efficiency under pressure. Provide examples to illustrate how you handle competing priorities effectively.

Explain your communication techniques and empathetic approaches that help foster trust and partnership with patients and families. Share specific experiences where you successfully connected with a patient or family to enhance their care experience.

Mention resources such as professional journals, attending conferences, engaging in online courses, or being part of nursing organizations. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how it translates to better patient care.

Choose a scenario where you effectively advocated for a patient's needs or preferences, explaining the situation and your actions. Highlight the outcome and how it reinforced the importance of patient advocacy in your nursing practice.

Provide an overview of the Synergy Model, emphasizing its focus on matching patient needs with nurse competencies. Share how you implement this model in your patient care approach, ensuring personalized and effective treatment.

Discuss your approach to resolving conflicts professionally and collaboratively. Use examples to demonstrate effective communication and your willingness to seek common ground to maintain a positive work environment.

Detail your proficiency with electronic medical records systems, providing examples of how you utilize these tools to improve patient care and maintain accurate and timely documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Offer a specific example of a challenging case, detailing the patient's condition, your assessment, the interventions you applied, and how the situation unfolded. This showcases your critical thinking and clinical judgment.

Reflect on the aspects of nursing that inspire and motivate you. Discuss how working with LTAC patients fulfills your passion for nursing and contributes to your personal and professional growth.