RN, Operating Room (Ground FL, Atlanta)

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and provide professional nursing care per physician orders and guidelines. The role aligns with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and hospital standards.

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold a GA RN license in good standing, and be BLS-certified. BSN is preferred and ACLS/PALS/NRP or other certifications are a plus.

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

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines.
• Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS Certified

Registered Nurse

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

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.