Staff RN Duluth Radiology

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.

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

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.

Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.

Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.

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.

Delegates care where appropriate.

Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.

Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.

Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs

Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.

Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.

Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.

Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.

Implements infection control procedures and documents according to hospital policy.

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

1. Obtains ACLS certification within one year of employment, and renews certification per national standard for nurses performing moderate sedation.

3. Prepares patient for procedure through education, obtaining lab work, EKG, initiating venous access, and medicating the patient as needed.

4. Explains procedure(s) and provides age-appropriate pre-procedure instructions to patients and their significant other.

5. Administers moderate sedation to patients undergoing invasive procedures and MRI’s as ordered under the direction of the radiologist.

6. Provides patient assessment and monitoring of vital signs, cardiac rhythm, neurologic status, oxygen saturation, etc. as indicated. Documents hemodynamic pressures.

7. Assists physician with pharmacologic stress testing of patients in conjunction with cardiac imaging. Administers pharmacologic stress agent, observes electrocardiograph for rhythm changes, monitors vital signs, and observes patient for adverse reactions to stress agent.

8. Reports changes in patient’s condition and aids in emergency measures as required.

9. Administers post-procedure care and instructions.

10. Maintains supplies and equipment.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.

Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

BSN degree

Two (2) years 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.