STAFF RN III

NOTICE OF FILING

Positions are available for Staff RN III with Northside Hospital, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Staff RN III will be required to complete the following duties:

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. Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.
7. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.
8. Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
9. Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
10. Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
11. Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.

May work nights and/or weekends.

Candidates for these positions must possess an Associate degree in Nursing and 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Candidates must have received a Certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS); hold a permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in Georgia; or have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The wage for these positions will be $34.00+ per hour.

THIS JOB NOTICE IS POSTED AS A RESULT OF THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN LABOR CERTIFICATION FOR THE RELEVANT JOB OPPORTUNITY. ANY PERSON MAY PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION, 200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW, ROOM N-5311, WASHINGTON, DC 20210.