Northside Hospital Inc.·Sandy Springs, Georgia
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment to produce tomographic films for a diverse patient population. Provide care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting.
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.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area. According to the National Association of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), “Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who represent the entry into the nursing practice profession”. LPNs practice in diverse clinical settings that include different healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This collaborative team works to “improve a patient’s function and to protect the health and safety of the patients”. LPNs are part of the Licensed Practical Nurse – Nursing Excellence Track Program (L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise through both academic/continuing education, and specialty certification.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED One (1) year of experience as an LPN. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units. Work Hours: 6:45pm-7:15am
Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or MRI program and hold a Basic Life Support certification. Requires RT registration with one year of diagnostic radiology experience or specific MR registry certifications.
Market context
In Georgia, Licensed Practical Nurse roles are commonly available across hospitals, clinics, and post-acute settings, with demand tied to ongoing patient care needs. This role is competitive because it requires current licensure or an Active Compact Nursing License, ACLS certification, and comfort with Microsoft Office and electronic health records. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and ACLS renewal before applying.
