Registered Nurse – Acute Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to provide independent nursing care to patients. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, possess a valid RN license in Georgia, and be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). Additional preferred qualifications include a BSN degree and two years of nursing experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and expanding environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school is mandatory.
• Active RN license in Georgia without any limitations is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients according to physician orders.
• Ensure adherence to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensed as a RN in Georgia

Certified in BLS

Education

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.