REGISTERED NURSE, POST PARTUM

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

SGMC Health’s Post Partum unit on the Main Campus is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care across all ages on the unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care while collaborating with physicians and other disciplines.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, coordinating care, and maintaining a compassionate, high-quality care environment in line with SGMC Health's mission and values. The role features a 12-hour day/night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in State of Georgia.
• CPR certification is required.
• Basic Fetal Monitoring required—obtain within 1 year.
• NRP Certification required—obtain within 1 year.
• Bereavement certification preferred—obtain within 1 year.
• Breastfeeding certification preferred—obtain 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 alignment with SGMC Health mission and standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN License - Georgia

CPR

Basic Fetal Monitoring

NRP Certification

Bereavement certification

Breastfeeding certification

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

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• 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:

POST PARTUM

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 12 HR Day 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, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in 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).

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