Registered Nurse Super User- Acute Surgery

Northside Hospital Inc. • Atlanta, GA

5h

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, established guidelines, and the scope of practice defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. The role manages care for an assigned group of patients in accordance with Northside Hospital’s philosophy and policies. Nursing practice reflects collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment, and is guided by the American Nurses Association’s Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.

The practice encompasses clinical knowledge and care planning; communication, ethics, and resource utilization; collaboration and leadership; professional development; and evidence-based practice, research, quality, and patient satisfaction. Northside Hospital’s Staff Registered Nurse positions follow a progression from novice to expert, with each level requiring the knowledge, skills, and critical-thinking capabilities of prior levels.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in good standing without limitations in the State of Georgia.
• American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) credential.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Additional life-support credential such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP, or other clinical specialty certification relevant to specific units.
• Visual color acuity, depending on the role in specific units.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and provide professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders, established guidelines, and the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Manage patient care for an assigned group of patients in accordance with Northside Hospital’s philosophy and policies.
• Apply nursing standards in assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use clinical information systems and patient care technology.
• Communicate and collaborate while providing culturally congruent, ethical care and using resources appropriately.
• Contribute to leadership, community involvement, and environmental health.
• Pursue professional development and contribute to knowledge and practice in the clinical specialty.
• Support evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality of practice, patient satisfaction, and external reporting or benchmarks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree