RN, PreOp (3rd FL) - Atlanta

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and provide professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and established guidelines. The nurse will operate within the scope defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.

Required is graduation from an accredited nursing program, current GA RN licensure in good standing, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides professional nursing care to patients according to physician orders and established guidelines.
• Adheres to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Collaborates with the care team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN licensure GA

BSN 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.