Labor & Delivery Nurse: Evidence-Based Care & Team Safety

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Advocate Health in Georgia seeks a registered nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process, engage families, monitor conditions, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives across units.

The role includes potential float to other units, adherence to ANA code, valid RN license (multi-state compact ok), BLS, EHR documentation, and collaboration with the care team. 36 hours/week, pay range $38.20–$57.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with multi-state compact or state privileges.
• BLS certification.
• Telehealth practice requires licensure in the client location.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continually evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Advocate Health in Georgia seeks a registered nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process, engage families, monitor conditions, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives across units.

The role includes potential float to other units, adherence to ANA code, valid RN license (multi-state compact ok), BLS, EHR documentation, and collaboration with the care team. 36 hours/week, pay range $38.20–$57.30 per hour.