Northside Hospital-Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970. The original facility had 250 beds but has since been expanded to 444 beds.
In 1997, Northside Hospital-Cherokee (in Canton) was created through an agreement between R.T. Jones Regional Hospital and Northside Hospital. Today, the hospital has 84 beds.
In 2002, Northside Hospital purchased the 62-bed Georgia Baptist Medical Center (in Cumming) and renamed it Northside Hospital-Forsyth. Since then, the facility has grown to 78 beds.Northside’s outstanding reputation in its industry is fueled by an instinctive devotion to a unique set of values. This statement of values defines and communicates those guiding, motivating philosophies that have led us to distinction:
• Excellence
• Compassion
• Community
• Service
• Teamwork
• Progress and Innovation
Northside Hospital is committed to the health and wellness of our community. As such, we dedicate ourselves to being a center of excellence in providing high-quality health care. We pledge compassionate support, personal guidance and uncompromising standards to our patients in their journeys toward health of body and mind. To ensure innovative and unsurpassed care for our patients, we are dedicated to maintaining our position as regional leaders in select medical specialties. And to enhance the wellness of our community, we commit ourselves to providing a diverse array of educational and outreach programs
Medical Plan
Our medical plan, CHOICES, is available to all employees and their eligible dependents. Choices has two plan options, ensuring that all your needs will be met. Each plan covers inpatient hospital care, mental health and other medical care. Medical benefits are offered to all full-and part-time employees (Northside does offer some PRN and Resource positions, but medical benefits are only extended to FT and PT).
Dental Plan
Our dental plan includes two levels of coverage: (1) preventive and diagnostic care and (2) routine care and major treatment.
Spending Accounts
Full-and part-time employees qualify for spending accounts which allow you to pay for certain health care (expenses not covered under the Medical and Dental plans) and dependent care expenses on a tax-free basis.
Life Insurance
We provide basic life insurance, which includes indemnity for accidental death and dismemberment. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for eligible dependents. Universal life insurance is also available.
Disability Coverage
Short-term disability protection is provided to full-and part-time employees. These benefits are accrued per paid hour. Long-term disability insurance is provided for full-time employees and provides income protection (60% of base wage) in the event of a disability that extends beyond 90 days.
Retirement Plans
We provide a pension plan to employees who have completed one year of service and have worked at least 1,000 hours per year. Employees become vested after working 1,000 hours per year for five consecutive years. Employees may also participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity program. Contributions are made and interest is earned on a tax-deferred basis. We will match contributions to the first four percent of the employee’s deferred amount.
Additional Benefits:
• Uniform Shop
• On-site Daycare
• On-site Pharmacy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Massage Therapy
• Monthly Staff Retreats
Local Traveler’s Program
Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need. And that’s why, since 1999, our unique and successful Local Traveler’s Program has drawn nursing professionals from all across the Southeastern United States to work at Northside Hospital. If your hometown is more than 75 miles from the Metro Atlanta Region, yet you want to work at one of the finest hospitals in Georgia, we'll pay for your mileage and cover the cost of lodging in nearby hotels. The Local Traveler’s Program is for full-time or part-time nurses and includes benefits eligibility and retirement savings opportunities. This program is not open to PRN or Resource staff.
Employee Education
Northside Hospital encourages life-long learning. Each employee is designated budgeted education hours. The number of eligible education hours an employee is designated is based on the number of hours worked. The Hospital also offers tuition reimbursement, so that you can pursue continuing education in your chosen field.
The Training and Development Department coordinates "Northside University," which offers a variety of classes in professional skill development including: Leadership, Customer Service, Teambuilding, Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Clinical Leadership Development. Northside also offers education in core competencies that are required by individual jobs, such as BLS and ACLS.
The following practices have an assigned Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS):
• Oncology
• Critical Care
• Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
• Labor and Delivery and High Risk Prenatal Unit
• Family Centered Care (postpartum unit)
• Special Care Nurseries
• Medical/Surgical Services
Mentoring Program
The Mentoring Program at Northside Hospital acclimates new staff members to Northside’s culture. Every new employee is paired with a mentor prior to New Employee Orientation. Mentors are trained to assist new employees as they transition into their new role a member of Northside’s health care team.
Nurse Re-Entry Program
Personal and professional goals have a tendency to shift and transform throughout your career. Northside Hospital understands that. The Re-Entry Program enables RNs who have not worked the required number of hours within the last four years to apply for licensure in Georgia.
Combining individualized study and supervised practice, the Northside Hospital Nurse Re-Entry Program:
• Partners with the Kennesaw State University Nurse Re-Entry Program for a 40-hour theoretical component
• Offers an eight-week online course in March and August or an eight day on-site course in May and December
• Enables you to obtain a temporary license to practice
• Provides the required 160 hours of clinical experience
• The Re-Entry Nurse may be considered for employment upon completion of their clinical experience.
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