Staff RN- Diabetes Educator

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in Georgia to provide professional nursing care consistent with physician orders and hospital guidelines. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and adherence to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering care for an assigned patient group, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed RN in Georgia in good standing.
• Minimum two years of RN experience.
• CDCES or eligible within two years of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Color vision required for unit-specific tasks.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Experience in Diabetes Care/Education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides professional nursing care per physician orders and guidelines.
• Manages care for an assigned group of patients.
• Fosters collaboration, communication, coordination, and empowerment.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Diabetes care knowledge

Patient care coordination

Communication

Education

RN degree (Associate or Diploma)

BSN 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

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.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or within two (2) years of hire date.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED:

• BSN degree
• One (1) year experience in Diabetes Care/Education
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Work Hours:

8AM - 5PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis