Sometimes, you just know what you want. When she was just a child, Jordan Nielsen knew that she wanted to become a nurse when she grew up. As the first person in her family to go into the medical profession, Jordan was passionate about taking care of others. Jordan says, “Helping others hands-on is what fills my cup.”

After working at several hospitals in Colorado and Georgia, Jordan knew exactly what she wanted in an employer too. She was seeking a hospital to work for that saw her abilities, experience, and all she had to offer.

She found it at Northside – Atlanta’s most preferred hospital. Jordan had several friends who worked at Northside, and they felt like their co-workers were more like family. She came to Northside as an agency nurse and fell in love with her co-workers and has been at Northside ever since.

As a perioperative nurse at Northside, Jordan enjoys tremendous satisfaction in her work. “The most rewarding part of my job as a perioperative nurse, at one of Northside’s surgery centers, is my wonderful work-life balance. I never knew being a nurse could be so flexible. I work with a manager and team that supports my goals, not just inside but outside of work.”

Jordan also loves the unique advantages of working in a smaller surgery center where she can get to know patients and their families before and after surgery. Her team is also smaller which allows for an important level of close-knit collaboration while being able to celebrate life’s milestones together. “I am constantly being told how grateful my patient is for my service and sometimes they even call back after their surgery to tell each of us how pleasant their experience was. I think this is the highest level of appreciation you can ask for as a nurse and it’s what encourages me to keep smiling each day at work, knowing I am making a difference.”

Today, Jordan consistently encourages her friends to join the Northside family, because of how Northside values each employee and their specific abilities and talents. She believes that out of the top hospital systems in the Atlanta area, Northside stands out for their reputation for excellence in patient care and as an employer. “Working here is so rewarding and makes me want to continue the rest of my years as a nurse with Northside. I feel like my job enhances my life so much and the people I work with do as well.”

Northside Midtown Surgery Center
As Atlanta’s most preferred hospital, Northside Hospital is committed to continually seeking opportunities for enhancing, expanding, and improving the care provided to the greater Atlanta community. Northside’s new Midtown Surgery Center is a perfect example of this commitment in practice.

Clinical Manager, Carla K. has played a key role in helping this state-of-the-art facility become a working reality. As a surgical nurse for over 11 years, Carla has helped create a surgery center that is not just brand new, but next-generation, where every single operating room runs at 100% efficiency.

It was important for Northside to incorporate the vision of an outstanding surgical nurse in the design and development of the Center. Carla says, “Having a nurse be part of the project management of this location has made a big difference. I’m focused on making it better for the patients, the staff, and the surgeons. Everything has been 100% thought through. From where the computer is located, to the stretchers, to how to make things better for the employees that come here.”

Elevating Your Experience

Optimizing the employee experience was a key objective in creating the Surgery Center, down to every detail. As Carla explains, “One thing that I love is our break room and the lounge area. It has a beautiful view of the whole Midtown location. Every single one of the boards has the same setting. In the nursing world, that is something we dream about. The pre-op areas have also been planned accordingly so that the OR nurses are able to do everything from the bedside.”

Above all, Carla is passionate about bringing leading-edge surgical care right to the community. “The thing that makes me the most excited about this new outpatient facility is the location,” says Carla. “We’re in the middle, the heart of Midtown.”

The Midtown Surgery Center will provide a wide range of surgical services to meet the unique needs of this diverse and dynamic community. This will include sports medicine, plastics, general and more. Northside is focused on making sure the Midtown Surgery Center becomes an integral part of the community where everyone is part of the Northside family.

With a commitment to delivering only the finest in surgical services, the Midtown Surgery Center is building a team of exceptional clinical and support professionals. This includes OR nurses, pre-op nurses, PACU nurses, and ER nurses as well as surgical techs, patient care techs, support techs, secretaries, and schedulers.

Journey to Respiratory Therapy

Childhood events can define a lifetime of service. Divone Morris has a special passion and commitment for being a respiratory therapist. At the age of 11, Divone watched and waited outside the emergency room while respiratory therapists, nurses and other clinicians gave their all to try to save the life of his infant sister. Divone knew at that moment that he wanted to “pay it forward” and make that same difference in others’ lives.

He began his journey at the University of Arizona as a pre-nursing major. He then moved in a slightly different direction and pursued his current career as a respiratory therapist. Opportunities to make a real, positive impact as well as the flexibility and variety such a career offers, drew him to the field of respiratory therapy.

When it came time to begin his life as a professional RT, Divone chose Northside Hospital. When evaluating his career options, he came to Northside for the inspiring culture Northside fosters. Divone says, “I believe in the culture and focus that the hospital has. Delivering hospitality from the heart is a philosophy we all share at Northside.”

Life at Northside

At Northside, Divone’s day is unpredictable and exciting as it starts with meeting the respiratory therapist from the previous shift. Together, they review any new orders or modifications to existing orders. The meeting helps Divone formulate a game plan which enables him to manage his time and deliver exceptional patient care throughout the day. He also collaborates closely with the nursing staff on his shift to build rapport and ensure continuity of care. Respiratory Therapists engage in various settings throughout Northside – including the emergency department, ICU, NICU, labor and delivery, and general floors.

Working as a Respiratory Therapist provides Divone with an incredibly rewarding career. He says, “The most rewarding part of my role is knowing that I can make a difference in the world. Each day I fight for a better tomorrow for the generations to come.”

What advice would Divone give an individual aspiring for a career in respiratory therapy? “Believe in yourself. Even when you feel like you can’t, you can. There is never an easy moment in respiratory therapy. A wise woman once told me, ‘When you can’t breathe, there’s nothing else in the world that matters’.”

 

Nurse residencies at Northside Hospital provide exciting opportunities to grow your nursing skills and advance your nursing career with Atlanta’s most preferred hospital. We offer residencies in such areas as acute care, cancer services, critical care, surgical services and women’s health. As you’re considering becoming part of one our residency programs, you may have questions. We’ve provided answers to many common questions for each step of the application and hiring process.

 

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Who is eligible to apply for nurse residency programs?
Nursing students are eligible to apply for our nurse residency programs as long as they will have graduated by the start date of the program they are applying for. Be sure to include your anticipated graduation date prominently on your resume when applying.
Recently graduated nurses, current nurses interested in changing specialties, and nurses that have recently completed a reentry program are also eligible.
For full details on eligibility and requirements, visit the Position Requirements section of the nurse residency program job description you are applying for.

What qualifications do I need to apply?
You should have your nursing degree completed and passed licensing boards by the start date of the program that you are interested in. You should be in your final semester of nursing school and clinical rotations/senior practicum in order to apply.

When should I start applying?
We typically post job openings on our site four to six months before the program start date.

Is nurse residency a paid position?
Yes, nurse residency is a paid, full-time, non-exempt position, and nurses on the program are benefits-eligible.

Can experienced nurses who want to change specialties apply?
Yes, both internal and external experienced nurses are able and encouraged to apply.

Is nurse residency a full-time position?
Yes, nurse residency is a full-time job.

Do you hire new grads onto nurse residency programs?
Yes, our programs are designed for recently graduated nurses, as well as nurses interested in changing specialties and nurses that have recently completed a re-entry program.

APPLYING

Can you apply for several different units?
Yes, we encourage you to apply to the units that you have a genuine interest in. However, you may only interview with one unit/campus at a time. We make sure to give candidates the opportunity to explore their first unit/campus of choice.

When is the best time to apply?
The early bird gets the worm! Be prepared with your updated resume, cover letter and all of your application materials so that you are ready to apply as soon as the postings open, which is approximately four to six months before the residency program begins.

What materials will I need for my application?
In addition to an updated and accurate resume, we encourage you to submit a cover letter that outlines your interest in and passion for the specialty for which you are applying.

Can I apply for multiple programs?
Yes! However, we encourage you to apply only for the specialties for which you truly have a passion.

How can I make my resume stand out?
We love to see prior clinical experience in your area of interest, so get experience in any way you can. Make sure all of your contact information is clearly listed and current on your resume. For new grad nurses, be sure your graduation date is prominently shown. A senior practicum in the area you are applying for is a huge plus.

What will a competitive applicant have on their resume?
Here are some things we love to see: good customer experience/prior experience in customer service, prior experience in a hospital (not required, but good to have!), a passion for your specialty of choice, a current and accurate resume.

AFTER YOU’VE APPLIED

What should I expect at my interview?
Be sure to dress professionally, be on time, and be prepared to tell us about yourself and your experience while in nursing school. Also, be prepared to talk about the unit you are interviewing for and why you are passionate about the area.

How long after I’ve applied should I expect to get a response?
We receive a high volume of applications for our nurse residency programs and work hard to process the applications quickly and efficiently. If you are chosen to move forward, we aim to provide you with next steps within one to two months of your submission.

Who will I interview with?
In addition to interviewing with our nurse residency program recruiters, you will also likely interview with the department manager, nurse clinician and/or charge nurse for the department of your chosen specialty.

When are hiring decisions made?
Our hiring decisions are made on a rolling basis until a program is full.

AFTER YOU ARE HIRED

Am I able to start early?
In most cases, candidates hired on to the nurse residency program can start early, either as a Licensed Resident or as a Nurse Extern – Grad. This depends on a variety of factors, including the unit you will be joining, the program start date, your graduation date, and when you pass your boards and become a licensed nurse. Your recruiter will be able to give you more information once you have received your job offer.

How long is the residency?
This varies by unit. Most programs last between 14 and 24 weeks, though some are shorter.

What is the typical schedule?
This also varies by unit. The residency program is a full-time program. You will most likely work three 12-hours shifts. Time is shared between the unit and classroom.

Are the programs flexible with day or night shift?
The shift will be assigned according to the unit’s needs. You may have the opportunity to work both day and night shifts to gain experience in both. As you’ll see, they are very different experiences.

Do you work alongside another nurse during your residency?
Yes, you will work alongside a nurse preceptor dedicated to your program, as well as the other nurses on the unit and the providers (MDs, NPs, PAs) to aid in your successful learning.

Do nurse residents rotate through departments during residency?
During your residency, you will be working exclusively in the department for which you accepted an offer.

Does each department run its own residency coursework, or is it general to all new grads?
Each department’s program is tailored to the specialty for which you were hired.

What will I be doing and learning on a day-to-day basis?
While this will vary by program, each nurse residency program is designed to transition the nurse resident from the academic environment to the clinical environment and from nursing student to competent practicing nurse. You will likely shadow experienced nurses during patient interactions, participate in educational lessons, and eventually handle day-to-day patient and administrative duties under supervision.

How does Northside set up their new RNs for success?
Between your floor clinician, your preceptor, and your clinical educator, you will be helped every step of the way to make sure you have everything you need to be successful on your program.

Where can I find details about your benefits?
You can find them on our Benefits page.

With a nurse residency at Northside Hospital, you’ll be able to work alongside some of the most experienced, knowledgeable and skilled clinicians around as you develop the confidence and expertise needed to elevate your nursing practice. You’ll also gain exposure to the most advanced techniques and technologies in patient care. In addition, you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package as you grow your career. We invite you to learn more about our nurse residency programs and apply to join us!

 

After delivering triplets at Northside Hospital, Lisa knew she wanted to give back to the hospital and community as a nurse. 14 years later, she started her nursing degree. In 2020, she joined the Northside Family as a nurse resident. This is her story:

“Congratulations! You’re pregnant with triplets!”

When Lisa heard these words in 2003, she knew everything was about to change. Her family of three was about to become a family of six. While Lisa had a really good experience with the delivery of her first child at another Atlanta hospital, it was Northside Hospital’s reputation for delivering and caring for premature babies that led her to change care providers.

“Since this [premature babies] was very likely for us, I changed my OB/GYN to one that could deliver at Northside. During my pregnancy with the triplets, I spent a short time on the high-risk pregnancy (HRP) unit and I was impressed with my care,” Lisa shared.

At 29 ½ weeks gestation, Lisa delivered the triplets on Mother’s Day. She reflected, “This was quite a gift! I knew our premature babies were in the very best hands at Northside Hospital’s NICU. One-by-one, they came home at four weeks, six weeks, and eight weeks of age. They each had their own challenges at birth that they were able to overcome and they are now healthy, 16-year-old teenagers.”

Shortly after they all came home, Lisa realized the experience had re-ignited something in her: her passion to become a nurse. When Lisa had first attended college, she’d studied nursing. But at the influence of others, she ended up changing her major and pursuing a different path. Yet right after bringing her three babies home, Lisa knew she wanted to give back and care for patients the way she had been cared for at Northside.

Knowing that the timing might not be best while she had three babies at home, Lisa took other steps to assuage her desire to help others. She joined a team of volunteers at Northside Hospital called “Boredom Busters.” She says, “Our duties included going to the HRP floor on a regular basis to bring magazines, crafts, and comfort to moms on bed rest. I was able to encourage them since I had been on 16 weeks of bed rest, as well, during my pregnancy.”

Then, in 2017, when all four of Lisa’s kids were older and well-established in their schools, the timing finally felt right for Lisa to go back to school to earn her nursing degree. To her younger self, Lisa might say, “Follow your heart and go into nursing.” But she couldn’t be happier where she is now. And she recognizes the benefits that came from taking a “non-traditional” path to get here. She says, “I have many life experiences that play a role in my success as a nurse and caring for patients.”

In 2020, Lisa joined the Northside Family as a Labor & Delivery nurse resident. Our nurse residency programs are designed for recent grads and newly-licensed nurses, including second-career nurses, as well as experienced nurses interested in switching specialties and nurses that have recently completed a reentry program. Lisa is proof that you can pursue nursing as a second career – in fact, it’s much more common than one might think!

About her decision to get her nursing degree, Lisa says, “It was one of the best decisions I’ve made and I am looking forward to the next leg of my journey. I will finally be where I have longed to be and that is in Women’s Services, caring for pregnant moms and their babies – back at Northside Hospital! I can’t think of a better way to give back to a hospital and community that gave so much to me, than to pay it forward.”

 

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Paid parental leave is important for parents and children alike. When parents bring new children home, having time away from work provides families with opportunities to bond, adjust, and more easily balance the needs of work and home. The arrival of a child can take many forms. For Allison and her husband, it was through adoption.

Allison is an RN at Northside Hospital Cherokee. While she’s worked on the oncology floor at Cherokee for a year and a half, she’s been a nurse for five. She shared, “Northside is by far the best place I’ve ever worked. I live 54 miles from the hospital and still drive in because I know I won’t find a place I feel as great to work for.”

Even before Allison joined the Northside Family, she and her husband had begun the journey of adoption. After a three year process to adopt their foster child, they were finally able to adopt last month! With the Adoption Paid-Time Off Program that Northside Hospital provides, Allison could confidently take paid time off to be at home with her family. She said, “Having this time at home and November being National Adoption Month is even more special.”

It was the little things that made Allison’s time off especially meaningful to her. As a nurse, Allison works long hours, often leaving home in the morning before her daughter is awake and returning home after she’s gone to bed. When her shifts fall on back-to-back days, that can mean going several days without seeing her daughter. So being home for three weeks meant being home every night for bedtime stories. It meant being able to take and pick her daughter up from school every day. “I got to help her with her Thanksgiving play, take walks after school, and her favorite thing to do—play on the playground,” Allison said.

The time off also gave Allison and her husband some firsts of their own. Allison reflected, “It was the first time I got to be home on Halloween, so we got to go trick-or-treating as a family. We threw her an amazing Halloween-themed adoption party to celebrate!”

At Northside Hospital, we offer many benefits to our team. Benefits focused on health and wellness, financial health, work-life balance and beyond. It’s crucial that our team is and feels supported and empowered to do their best, at work and in their life work. We’re proud to offer an adoption benefit that gives Northside parents-to-be paid time off following the arrival of their child. No new parent should have to choose between time with family and missed pay or drained PTO.

For Allison, the benefit is a blessing. She shared: “It is amazing to work for a company that provides adoption leave. I already love working for Northside, but the little things like that make it an even better company to work for. Thanks so much for being such an amazing company to work for!”

 

Surely you can’t be reading that right, right? A pension plan in 2020? Maybe you’ve heard of a pension plan from your parents or grandparents, but those are a thing of the past! Or are they?

 

Make no mistake, the pension plan is still alive and well at Northside Hospital!

Northside is the only area hospital that offers a pension plan. As long as you work with us, we save money on your behalf to be accessed during retirement!

With so few companies still offering pensions, many younger workers don’t understand how pension plans work, since they’ve never been eligible for one. Free money sounds great, but… what’s the catch?

There’s no catch! Northside saves money for you throughout your employment with us for you to access in retirement. We fund the pension benefit at no cost to you — meaning you’re earning extra money for your future just by coming to work!

(By the way, this program is separate from and in addition to our generous 403(b) Retirement Plan – similar to the more common 401(k) plans – in which employees set aside money from their paychecks pre-tax and Northside funds additional contributions to your account to boost your retirement savings!)

 

Breaking down the pension plan

What is the pension plan?

The pension plan is a defined benefit retirement plan. For this type of plan, Northside does all the work, including funding and managing your pension benefit. When you retire, you will start receiving monthly payments based on your average salary during your employment and how long you worked for Northside. That means that the longer you work for Northside, the more you earn in the plan. After five years of service, you become fully vested in the plan. In other words, you become eligible for payments upon retirement after 5 years of eligible employment. If you leave Northside before becoming vested, you’ll forfeit any unvested pension.

How does it work?

Meet Abby, a 35-year-old NICU nurse making $55,000 per year.

 In addition to her salary, Abby accrues about 9%* of her salary toward pension benefits every year. This amount varies each year and is ultimately based on her salary and years worked at Northside. If she stays at Northside and retires at age 65, she’ll have earned $40,000 in pension income a year for the rest of her life — a pension worth over $500,000 in today’s dollars!*

* Assumes 3.50% annual pay increases, and that Abby works until 65.

 

It’s that simple! By working at Northside, you are earning extra money that’s waiting for you when you retire after 5 years of employment. Stay longer, earn more! Get a promotion, earn some more! As the only hospital in the Atlanta area with a pension plan, Northside is clearly the smart choice!

 

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It takes a lot of coordinated efforts for a healthcare facility to run smoothly. When you think of hospital jobs, you may think of the staff you typically see on television hospital dramas: doctors, nurses, receptionists etc. Those who work in healthcare, however, know there are many others who play a major role in delivering the quality patient experience Northside is known for. 

So even if you never went to nursing school or thought of working in a hospital, it may be just the place for you! In addition to the great benefits at Northside, there is the added satisfaction of knowing that you are helping your community by assisting in delivering a vital service.

Here are ten of our current open roles at Northside Hospital that you might not know exist:

1. Nutrition Services Host/Hostess

This role is ideal for someone who has prior experience working in a restaurant or other food service role, but is ready for a change and looking to step into the hospital environment. The responsibilities of this role include reading patient menus to patients, editing patient selections to meet restrictions associated with diet orders, and communicating between the nursing units and the Food & Nutrition Department.

2. Senior Server Engineer

This position is for experienced IT professionals that have a thorough background in server building, maintenance, and automation. Their job is vital to ensuring our computer systems stay online and are secure so our staff can access the information they need 24/7.

3. Revenue Integrity Supervisor

The Revenue Integrity Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the hospital Chargemaster is up-to-date and compliant with federal and state regulations and that our staff are charging for services correctly. This role is crucial to our operations because an accurate Chargemaster allows us to work with health insurance companies to make sure our patients are getting the most out of their healthcare experience.

4. Senior Applications Analyst

This role supports the crucial computer programs that help our clinical and financial staff carry out their jobs. With programs that deal with patient records, insurance billing, and more – the Senior Applications Analyst needs to be a pro at various computer systems in the healthcare environment to make sure we never miss a beat.

5. Oncology Clinical Social Worker

Social work is an incredibly important, yet often overlooked function within the healthcare environment. Healthcare social workers work with patients, their families, and significant others to break down psychosocial barriers that may inhibit their medical treatment. This role requires an advanced degree in social work or mental health, as well as prior experience in the mental health field.

6. Environmental Services Tech

The Environmental Services Team is the lifeblood of the Northside Hospital family! These truly essential employees ensure that our patients, as well as fellow employees, have a clean and safe environment. With on-the-job training and no prior experience or certification requirements, this role is the perfect entry point for someone interested in working in the healthcare field.

7. Foreign Language Medical Interpreter

¿Hablas español? This role is responsible for providing face-to-face interpreting services for Spanish-speaking patients and their families as it relates to their medical care, as well as documenting translation to enhance patients’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, follow-up care, and more.

8. Supply Chain Tech

This position is the Amazon Prime of Northside! Responsible for distributing supplies and equipment to our departments and keeping track of inventory levels, supply chain techs work to make sure the staff at Northside always have the right supplies & equipment at the right time to be able to deliver a great patient experience.

9. Monitor Tech

Monitor technicians support other clinical staff by observing patients’ biomedical electronic devices and watching for regular or irregular measurements to report back to nurses and doctors. This position requires the completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Course or the satisfactory completion of an arrhythmia competency exam with a score of 85% or higher.

10. Instrument Tech

This role is responsible for disinfecting, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for surgery teams. By prepping these materials ahead of time, this position helps keep surgical procedures safe and running smoothly for surgeons and their teams.

As you can see there are plenty of roles in a hospital environment that might not have their own Netflix series about them, but they certainly are essential to keeping Northside Hospital the well-oiled machine it is! Even if you have never thought about working in healthcare, you may have the skills we are looking for to help us continue to deliver top-notch patient care.

To view more openings at Northside, head over to our job search page to see if we’re hiring for your perfect job!

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