Position Description

The Registered Professional Nurse for Northside Hospital’s Choice+ Program independently plans and provides nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines. The Choice+ Staff RN is required to work alongside the unit-specific teams to support them in providing care to all patients and families. The Northside Hospital Choice+ Staff RN manages the care of an assigned group of patients in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital. The practice of all professional nurses at Northside Hospital reflects the values of collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.

2. Must demonstrate and maintain competency in two specialty areas.

3. Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). a. Other REQUIRED cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS, etc.) are unit specific.

4. Please refer to the specific clinical unit for additional education, competencies and/or certification required as a condition of employment.

5. Must meet all Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) personnel qualifications and responsibilities requirements for individuals directing or performing non-waived point of care testing as stated in 42 CFR, Part 493, Subpart M.

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