RN, Operating Room (Ground FL, Atlanta)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional patient care in Atlanta on an on-site basis. The RN will independently plan and deliver nursing care per physician orders and established guidelines, following the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Shifts run 6:45AM-5:15PM with rotating weekends. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, GA RN license in good standing, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• The Registered Professional Nurse 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.

Skills

RN license - GA

BLS certification

Education

Nursing degree (accredited program)

BSN 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

6:45AM-5:15PM

Weekend Requirements

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements

Yes