REGISTERED NURSE, POST PARTUM

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Postpartum unit during a 12‑hour night shift (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). The role requires current Georgia RN licensure, CPR, and completion of Basic Fetal Monitoring within one year.

You will assess patients, perform procedures, document care, and coordinate the plan with physicians. Strong clinical nursing skills, critical thinking, and teamwork are essential to support the hospital's mission and standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Georgia
• CPR certification required
• Basic Fetal Monitoring required (within 1 year)
• NRP certification required (within 1 year)
• Breastfeeding knowledge preferred (within 1 year)

Responsibilities

• 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 aligned with SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Coordination with physicians

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RN License (Georgia)

CPR Certification

Basic Fetal Monitoring (within 1 year)

NRP Certification (within 1 year)

Breastfeeding knowledge (preferred)

Job description

What It’s Like at SGMC Health

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Why You Will Love SGMC Health

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Location

Main Campus

Department

Postpartum

Schedule

Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 7p-7a

Position Summary

• 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 that consistently supports and enforces South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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 a diverse population of patients/families of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.

Working Conditions – ADA Information

Works primarily in a hospital or clinic setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).