REGISTERED NURSE, POST PARTUM

Description

Location: Main Campus

Department: POST PARTUM

Schedule: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift, Flexible

• Provides patient care through assessment and implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Documents care provided.
• Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.

• Education, Certification, & Licensure:
  • Current RN License in State of Georgia
  • CPR required
  • Basic Fetal Monitoring required-obtain within 1 year
  • Bereavement preferred-obtain within 1 year
  • NRP Certification required-obtain within 1 year
  • Breastfeeding preferred-obtain within 1 year
• One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and, adapt to new situations, think critically, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques. 
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
• Strong clinical nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.