Staff RN, Progressive Care Unit

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and provide professional nursing care to patients according to physician orders, guidelines, and the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. This role requires GA RN licensure and BLS certification, with a BSN preferred to enhance clinical practice.

The position supports night shifts from 7pm to 7am and includes weekend work, reflecting the hospital's commitment to continuous patient care across all hours.

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 Certification in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and guidelines.
• Follows the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS Certification

Color Vision

Education

RN license in GA

BSN degree (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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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

7pm-7am

Weekend Requirements

Yes