Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner pending credentialing

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the cardiovascular critical care team in our Atlanta-area ICU.

Under supervision of a Georgia-licensed physician, you will perform patient assessments, establish diagnoses, order and interpret tests, and coordinate care for critically ill cardiac patients. The role requires an RN background with GA licensure and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess ICU patients, establish medical diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and coordinate patient care as part of the cardiovascular critical care team.
• Practice in accordance with the Georgia Physician Assistant Practice Act and institutional policies.

Skills

Licensed RN GA

BLS certification

Color vision

Education

RN degree (BSN or higher)

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

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed Georgia physician and in accordance with an approved Board-authorized job description, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to critically ill cardiac patients in the intensive care setting. The PA performs patient assessments; establishes medical diagnoses; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; implements therapeutic interventions; and coordinates patient care as part of the cardiovascular critical care team.

Practice is conducted in accordance with the Georgia Physician Assistant Practice Act, institutional policies, and Medical Staff-approved privileges.

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).
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

• Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.

Work Hours:

7pm-7am

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No