RN, Surgery, Northside Hospital Cherokee
Company: Northside Hospital
Location: Canton
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Northside Hospital is award-winning,
state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the
quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities
creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals
in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career
at Northside today. PRIMARY NURSING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal
setting in management of complex patients and families; utilizes
the nursing process and is skilled at adapting care to rapidly
changing patient conditions. 2. Provides safe, competent patient
care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines;
communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others. 3.
Independently implements the nursing process for patients and
families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice
resources into clinical practice. 4. Self-sufficient, competent and
safe in the operation of unit-based patient care technology;
efficiently operates the organization’s computerized information
systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies,
skills and knowledge. 5. Delegates care where appropriate. 6.
Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students. 7. Creates
personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth. 8.
Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning
needs 9. Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes
appropriate action. 10. Refers to, consults with, and makes
provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
11. Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide
professional practice. 12. Participates in established quality
improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and
quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities. 1.
Implements infection control procedures and documents according to
hospital policy. 2. Practices proper safety techniques in
accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures.
Immediately reports any mechanical/electrical equipment
malfunctions, unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor
injury/accident to supervisor. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED - Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. -
Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without
limitations. - Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac
Life Support (BLS). PREFERRED: - BSN degree - One (1) year 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.
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