Registered Nurse-Acute Surgical Unit

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in Georgia to independently plan and provide professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines. The role requires a Georgia RN license in good standing and BLS certification.

Preferred qualifications include a BSN, two years of RN experience, and additional life-support or clinical certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP, with color vision considered relevant for unit-specific duties.

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 per physician orders and established guidelines.

Skills

RN license (GA) in good standing

BLS certification

Color vision

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

BSN degree (preferred)

Tools

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.