RN, PACU, Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Northside Hospital Inc. • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is continually growing. The hospital is focused on expanding the quality and reach of care to patients and communities, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. This position involves primary nursing duties and responsibilities that require competency in clinical practice, effective communication, and the ability to adapt care to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice and self-directed goal setting in management of complex patients and families.
• Provides safe, competent patient care and is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines.
• Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families, integrating evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.
• Operates unit-based patient care technology and the organization’s computerized information systems competently and safely.
• Delegates care where appropriate and serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.
• Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth, conducting self-assessment of performance and identifying learning needs.
• Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action, consulting with other healthcare providers for continuity of care.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice and participates in quality improvement studies for patient safety and quality measures.
• Implements infection control procedures and documents according to hospital policy, practicing proper safety techniques and reporting any unsafe conditions or incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees