Staff RN- uFlex (Nights)

Northside Hospital•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff 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 nurse manages care for an assigned group of patients in accordance with Northside Hospital’s philosophy and policies, reflecting collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment. This UFlex Float Pool position provides care for a variety of acute care patients across Northside Hospital’s Atlanta, Cherokee, and Forsyth legacy campuses. It requires a commitment of one shift per week and offers self-scheduling. Work hours are 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in clinical practice and adapt care to rapidly changing patient conditions using the nursing process.
Provide safe, competent patient care and communicate with peers, colleagues, providers, and others.
Independently implement the nursing process for patients and families, incorporating unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources.
Operate unit-based patient care technology and computerized information systems competently and safely.
Continue developing professional practice competencies, skills, and knowledge; set learning and professional growth goals and assess personal learning needs.
Delegate care where appropriate.
Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students.
Identify ethical issues in practice and take appropriate action.
Refer to and consult with other healthcare providers and make provisions for continuity of care.
Use evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
Participate in quality improvement activities and patient safety and quality measures, and assist with continual readiness activities.
Implement infection control procedures and document according to hospital policy.
Follow proper safety techniques and immediately report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or injuries and accidents involving employees, patients, or visitors.