Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse who will independently plan and provide nursing care to patients according to established guidelines. You are expected to uphold the standards defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid RN license in Georgia. Additional experience and certifications are preferred. Join a state-of-the-art facility that values healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia required.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse preferred.
• Additional Life Support credentials (ACLS, PALS, NRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients.
• Follows physician orders and established guidelines.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN degree

Job description

Northside Hospital is award‑winning, state‑of‑the‑art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
3. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.