Staff RN, Physician Referral
Company: Northside Hospital
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Physician Referral Nurse is a compassionate
and highly competent liaison who serves as a core clinical resource
within the Physician Referral Call Center. This nurse serves as a
critical access point for Northside Hospital clientele by
ascertaining their needs and seamlessly connecting callers to
appropriate hospital providers, clinics and resources. Utilizing
strong clinical judgement and compassionate communication, the
nurse ensures patients receive timely guidance and access to care
that aligns with their health care priorities. With strong clinical
assessment and advanced technical skills, this team manages over
10,000 monthly calls and serves as the Frontline for key
interdisciplinary teams within the organization. The PR Nurse
demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, active listening and
empathy during the call ensuring each patient feels heard,
supported and safely directed to the care they need. In addition,
this nurse plays a key role in post-discharge care coordination.
Through structured follow-up calls, the nurse evaluates patient
recovery progress, identifies early signs of complications,
reinforces discharge instructions, and removes barriers that could
lead to hospital readmission. By delivering proactive outreach and
education, the nurse supports safe transitions of care, enhances
patient satisfaction and contributes to improved clinical outcomes
across the health system. REQUIRED 1. Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing and 4 years of clinical experience 2. OR Associate Degree
in Nursing with 10 years of nursing experience 3. Excellent
communication and listening skills. 4. Demonstrated assertiveness,
coupled with tact and diplomacy. 5. Ability to relate well with
hospital managers, physicians, and office staff. 6. Technical skill
in PC based computer systems. PREFERRED 1. Knowledge of Northside
Hospital's medical staff and management team.
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