Title RN - Labor & Delivery

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 requiredBachelor’s degree preferred

Business Unit : Company Name Eastside Medical Center