Northside Hospital - Canton, OH
posted 4 months ago
About the position
Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is continually growing and expanding its quality and reach of care to patients and communities. The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) at Northside Hospital plays a crucial role in independently planning and providing professional nursing care to patients, adhering to physician orders and established guidelines. This role is defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and aligns with the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, which emphasizes the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, and advocacy in patient care. The practice of professional nursing at Northside Hospital is structured around several key areas: Clinical Knowledge and Practice, Professional Practice, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice. RNs are expected to engage in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They must also utilize clinical information systems and patient care technology effectively. Professional practice involves communication, culturally congruent practice, ethics, and resource utilization. Leadership responsibilities include collaboration, community involvement, and environmental health considerations. Furthermore, RNs are encouraged to pursue ongoing education and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice and specialty areas. Evidence-based practice and quality research are integral to ensuring high standards of care and patient satisfaction. Northside Hospital's Staff Registered Nurse positions are designed to support a sequential progression from novice to expert levels, indicating that nurses at each level possess the requisite knowledge, skills, competencies, and critical thinking abilities necessary for their roles. This structured approach ensures that nurses are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of patients across various clinical units.
Responsibilities
- Independently plan and provide professional nursing care to patients.
- Adhere to physician orders and established guidelines in patient care.
- Utilize clinical information systems and patient care technology effectively.
- Engage in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Participate in community involvement and environmental health initiatives.
- Contribute to the education of self and others in the nursing field.
- Engage in evidence-based practice and quality research to enhance patient care.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
- Less than one year of experience as a registered professional nurse.
- Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Other required cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications (ACLS).
Nice-to-haves
- BSN degree preferred.
- Unit-specific RN attributes preferred.
