Staff RN III-CS
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 position applies clinical knowledge and practice, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, clinical information systems, and patient care technology. It also encompasses professional practice, leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice, quality, and research. Northside’s staff nurse levels follow a sequential progression from novice to expert; nurses at a given level are expected to possess the knowledge, skills, and critical-thinking capabilities of prior levels.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
- Hold American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Two 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
- 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.
- Perform nursing practice activities including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Apply professional practice standards involving communication, culturally congruent practice, ethics, practice evaluation, and resource utilization.
- Collaborate and contribute to leadership, community involvement, and environmental health.
- Pursue professional development through education, knowledge expansion, advancement of practice, and contribution to the professional or clinical specialty.
- Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to nursing research, quality of practice, patient satisfaction, and external reporting or benchmarks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
