Staff RN - Lead (ED Observation Unit)

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care to patients, adhering to established guidelines and the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in clinical knowledge and practice, alongside excellent communication and collaboration skills. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can make a significant impact on patient care and community health. If you are passionate about nursing and want to be part of a forward-thinking healthcare facility, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Licensed as an RN in Georgia, in good standing without limitations.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides nursing care to patients.
• Manages care for an assigned group of patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Nursing Practice

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (AD)

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Clinical Information Systems

Patient Care Technology

Job description

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare facility. We are expanding our quality and reach to serve our patients and communities better, creating numerous opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover 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, established guidelines, and the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. According to the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition (2015), nursing involves the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. The scope of practice and standards depend on the nurse's education, experience, role, and the population served.

At Northside Hospital, professional nursing practice incorporates ANA's Scope and Standards, along with two additional components of clinical practice, categorized into five domains:

1. Clinical Knowledge and Practice: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation; Clinical Information Systems (Documentation); Patient Care Technology.
2. Professional Practice: Communication, Culturally Congruent Practice, Ethics, Professional Practice Evaluation, Resource Utilization.
3. Leadership: Collaboration, Community Involvement, Environmental Health, Leadership.
4. Professional Development: Education of Self and Others, Expansion of Knowledge, Advancement of Practice, Contribution to the Professional/Clinical Specialty.
5. Evidence-Based Practice, Quality, and Research: Evidence-based Practice, Nursing Research, Quality of Practice, Patient Satisfaction Scores, External Reporting/Benchmarks.

The Staff Registered Professional Nurse III (Staff RN III) is licensed to practice in Georgia, in good standing without limitations, with a minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience and a BSN, AD, or Diploma in Nursing. The RN III manages care for an assigned group of patients according to the nursing division's philosophy and policies, including the Northside Nursing Collaborative Care Model. All professional nurses at Northside embody collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment. The RN III role builds upon the knowledge, skills, and competencies of lower levels, reflecting a progression from novice to expert.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
2. Licensed as an RN in Georgia, in good standing without limitations.
3. Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
2. At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
3. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or other clinical specialties.
4. Visual color acuity, depending on the specific unit role.