Registered Nurse- Acute Surgery

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta is looking for a Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and deliver professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and guidelines. Ideal candidates will hold a Georgia RN license and certification in Basic Life Support.

The role requires strong nursing skills and a minimum of a nursing diploma, with preference for those with a BSN and two years of experience. The position involves rotating weekend shifts, adhering to a long work hours schedule of 7AM-7:30PM.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients.
• Works according to physician orders and established guidelines.
• Follows the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Nursing care

BLS certification

RN license

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

BSN degree

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