Staff RN

Northside Hospital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Duluth, Georgia is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to provide professional nursing care. The nurse will work independently, follow physician orders, and adhere to established guidelines according to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and hold an active Georgia RN license. Preferred qualifications include a BSN degree and two years of experience as an RN. Join a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing.
• Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients.
• Follows physician orders and established guidelines.
• Works within the scope of practice defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Visual color acuity

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN degree

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.