Staff RN, Behavioral Health

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Atlanta and the surrounding communities. The Registered Professional Nurse delivers professional nursing care to patients under physician orders, ensuring safety and quality across shifts.

The RN collaborates with the care team, maintains compliance with Georgia Nurse Practice Act, and embodies the hospital values in daily practice. Night shift 7p-7a offers opportunities to impact patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and guidelines.
• Manage care for an assigned group of patients.
• Adhere to Northside Hospital policies and nursing standards.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN licensed in GA

BSN degree

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BLS

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.

The Northside Hospital Staff Registered Professional Nurse manages care of an assigned group of patients in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital. The practice of all professional nurses at Northside Hospital reflects the values of collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment.

Qualifications

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).

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:

7p-7a