RN, Surgery, Northside Hospital Cherokee

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canton, Georgia, is seeking licensed Registered Nurses (RN) to provide high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include managing complex patient conditions, ensuring safety, and implementing effective nursing processes. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing school, hold a valid RN license in Georgia, and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing learning are provided within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently manage complex patient conditions.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Experience in quality improvement studies for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and competent patient care.
• Delegate care when appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical practice competency

Patient care knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse license in Georgia

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

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.

PRIMARY NURSING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.
2. Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.
3. Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit‑and‑service‑wide evidence‑based practice resources into clinical practice.
4. 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.
5. Delegates care where appropriate.
6. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.
7. Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.
8. Conducts self‑assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.
9. Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
10. Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
11. Uses evidence‑based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
12. Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and in continual readiness activities.

1. Implements infection control procedures and documents according to hospital policy.
2. 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

1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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 American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED:

• BSN degree
• One (1) year 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.