Registered Nurse- Acute Post Surgery

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver expert care in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. The RN adheres to physician orders, established guidelines, and Georgia Nurse Practice Act while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Georgia RN licensure in good standing, and BLS certification. Preference for BSN and 2+ years of RN experience; additional life-support credentials

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as a RN in Georgia in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care per physician orders and guidelines.
• Comply with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and established guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

BLS certification

GA RN license

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

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

Work Hours:

7AM-7:30PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis