Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery Days - Experience Required

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Georgia, is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will collect patient data, develop comprehensive care plans, and ensure documentation meets established standards.

Candidates must possess a current Georgia RN license, BLS certification, and should be willing to obtain NRP certification within six months of employment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes!

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assess patient data systematically.
• Develop individualized care plans and implement them.
• Document patient care and evaluations accurately.
• Collaboration with healthcare providers for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Patient Assessment

Documentation

Compassionate Care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or obtained within 6 months of hire (Required)

Essential Functions

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.

RN - NURSING ANA CODE OF ETHICS

• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care.
• Practices with compassion and respect.
• Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community.
• Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making.
• Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need.

RN - QUALITY

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
• Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

CARE PROCESSES

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.