Registered Nurse- Maternal Fetal Medicine

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for assigned patients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating care outcomes. This role requires a valid RN license in Georgia and a commitment to the hospital's core mission and standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong nursing skills and a dedication to patient advocacy, safety, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Develops and implements a plan of care.
• Evaluates and documents care outcomes.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating the plan of care. The position requires a high quality of care to meet the Hospital's core mission.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a state‑accredited school required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a state‑accredited School of Professional Nursing preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Essential Functions

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plans 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 team members.
• Implements the plan safely and timely.
• Documents implementation and records changes or omissions to the 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, and service offerings.
• Ensures documentation is tailored to expected readers or users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Outcomes and Evaluations

• Develops expected outcomes that guide 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, documenting the results of the evaluation.

RN – Quality

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

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 needs.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to 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 per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self‑education and ongoing educational programs.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in‑services, 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.
• Attends training in non‑clinical areas and demonstrates usage of age‑specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.