RN, Pre-Surgery Clinic

Northside Hospital Inc.; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This role involves crucial responsibilities including patient care management, clinical competency, and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and possess an active RN license in Georgia. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and two years of RN experience. Join an award-winning facility committed to delivering top-notch healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Licensed as an RN in Georgia, good standing with no limitations.
• Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice and adapts care to changing patient conditions.
• Provides safe, competent patient care and maintains communication.
• Implements nursing processes for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical competence

Patient care management

Effective communication

Evidence-based practice

Infection control

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school

BSN degree (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

PRIMARY NURSING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal setting in management of complex patients and families; utilizes the nursing process and is skilled at adapting care to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.
• Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.
• Self-sufficient, competent and safe in the operation of unit-based patient care technology; efficiently operates the organization’s computerized information systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies, skills and knowledge.
• Delegates care where appropriate.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.
• Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs
• Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
• Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
• Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.
• Implements infection control procedures and documents according to hospital policy.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical/electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injury/accident to supervisor.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

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

10:30 AM-7:00 PM

Weekend Requirements

No