Fall 2025 Pulmonary Thoracic Care Unit RN Residency Program

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to develop a broad range of nursing skills while providing exceptional care to patients. With a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice, nurses will thrive in an environment that values collaboration and community involvement. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and advancing your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and licensed as an RN in Georgia.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides nursing care to patients.
• Collaborates with surgical teams and manages high-risk respiratory patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Communication

Clinical Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse License in Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Clinical Information Systems

Patient Care Technology

Job description

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare facility. We are expanding our quality and reach to serve our patients and communities better, creating numerous opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The PTCU collaborates with cardiac-thoracic, hepatobiliary, and head and neck surgical teams, as well as managing high-risk respiratory patients such as CHF, COPD, PNA, and Pulmonary Hypertension. If you aim to develop a broad range of nursing skills, we are the place for you!

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients, following physician orders and established guidelines, within the scope of practice defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), nursing encompasses the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. The scope of practice varies depending on the nurse's education, experience, role, and population served, guided by the ANA standards.

At Northside Hospital, the nursing practice aligns with the ANA's Scope and Standards of Practice, which include:

1. Clinical Knowledge and Practice: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation; Clinical Information Systems; Patient Care Technology.
2. Professional Practice: Communication, Culturally Congruent Practice, Ethics, Professional Practice Evaluation, Resource Utilization.
3. Leadership: Collaboration, Community Involvement, Environmental Health.
4. Professional Development: Education of Self and Others, Expansion of Knowledge, Advancement of Practice, Contribution to the Professional/Clinical Specialty.
5. Evidence-Based Practice, Quality and Research: Evidence-based Practice, Nursing Research, Quality of Practice, Patient Satisfaction Scores, External Reporting/Benchmarks.

Northside Hospital's Staff Registered Nurse positions follow a sequential progression from novice to expert, with job descriptions for levels RN I through RN VI reflecting increasing knowledge, skills, competencies, and critical thinking abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Certifications Required

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as an RN in Georgia, in good standing without limitations.
2. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
2. Additional Life Support certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) or other clinical specialty certifications relevant to specific units.
3. Visual color acuity, depending on the role and specific unit requirements.