RN - Labor & Delivery

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse to join our obstetrics unit. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients, following the nursing process from assessment through evaluation.

New graduates are eligible; Georgia RN or NLC multistate license and BLS are required. PRN work is available, with bachelor's degree preferred. Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality maternal care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• New Graduates eligible.
• Current Georgia RN or NLC Multistate license.
• BLS certification required.
• For PRN positions: one year of hospital nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff to deliver quality nursing care.
• Adhere to organizational policies and demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Overview

We are a 13-bed unit with 4 overflow antepartum rooms, 2 OR suites and a new 4 bed OB-ED. We have 24/7 coverage by a Hospitalist, along with a great group of physicians. Any laboring mom or preterm mom greater than 20 weeks may be seen on this unit; along with postpartum moms needing to be readmitted. Our goal is to adhere to the AWHONN standards. We closely monitor staffing to patient census which means-1:2 laboring patients, 1:1 active labor or C-section, 1:3 antepartum patients and 1:4 triage/OB-ED. We provide patient centered care as the entire health care team work together to care for mother and baby.

Overview

We are a 13-bed unit with 4 overflow antepartum rooms, 2 OR suites and a new 4 bed OB-ED. We have 24/7 coverage by a Hospitalist, along with a great group of physicians. Any laboring mom or preterm mom greater than 20 weeks may be seen on this unit; along with postpartum moms needing to be readmitted. Our goal is to adhere to the AWHONN standards. We closely monitor staffing to patient census which means-1:2 laboring patients, 1:1 active labor or C-section, 1:3 antepartum patients and 1:4 triage/OB-ED. We provide patient centered care as the entire health care team work together to care for mother and baby.

Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Graduate of a nursing program

Minimum Experience Required

New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.

BLS certification required.

Additional Qualifications

For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center