Registered Nurse - Acute Ortho

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Atlanta seeks a Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and provide nursing care to patients. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and have an active RN license in Georgia. Responsibilities include following physician orders and established guidelines. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and at least two years of RN experience. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Follow physician orders and established guidelines.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN degree

Job description

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 an 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.