Nursing Jobs in Cumming, GA
Overview 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications REQUIRED: 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). Work Hours: 6-430, 630-5 Weekend Requirements: No On-Call Requirements: No 
Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries, diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers, and traumatic or complicated wounds. Provide wound care to assigned residents in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques. Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed. Documents all assessments in the medical record. Confers with the care plan team in developing the comprehensive care plan. Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative. Monitors implementing preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care. 
Coordinates and ensure completion of the state required Minimum Data set on all residents throughout the facility to include admissions, significant changes, quarterly and Medicare assessments in a timely manner. He/she identifies resident problems from the MDS and other assessments and develops the initial individual Care Plan for each resident. The MDS Coordinator reviews and optimizes the MDS Process to ensure appropriate services are rendered justifies facility reimbursement.Qualifications: Current Georgia Nursing Licensure, LPN or RN Experience in clinical and utilization experience in a Long Term Care or skilled facility Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement guidelines, PPS and Rugs categories as it relates to the MDS process. We are seeking a dedicated LPN to join our team. The LPN will provide basic nursing care, monitor patient health, administer medications, educate clients, family members & Cna's. LPN must be Knowledgeable in doing Client Assessment, & Skilled Nursing Visits. Licensed Practical Nurse DUTIES: Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature. Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed. Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed. May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene. Monitors Residents’ food and liquid intake and output. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work as a team member. Valid GA License and be in good standing with State Registry. 
Overview Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. One year of clinical RN experience in home health or hospice. One year of RN management experience. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our homecare team. The ideal candidate will provide high quality care to our patients, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. 
