Registered Nurse L&D Nights

Community Health Systems•Statesboro, GA

10h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality care based on clinical protocols and provider orders, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support effective care and desired outcomes in a compassionate environment for patients and families. For the Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery specialty, the RN educates patients about pregnancy, performs prenatal screenings, and prepares patients for labor and delivery. The RN assists with labor and delivery, monitors fetal well-being, interprets fetal heart rate patterns, administers medications and pain relief, and assists with epidurals and other pain-management techniques. The RN monitors mothers’ postpartum recovery and newborns’ health, provides education on postpartum care and breastfeeding, and supports parents with newborn care. The role also includes assisting with gynecological examinations and procedures and providing reproductive health, family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and prenatal-care education.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality-improvement initiatives.
RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
BCLS – Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
Conduct patient assessments, document findings, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
Provide age-appropriate care and education using knowledge of human growth and development.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration.
Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
Advocate for patients’ rights and needs in care planning and delivery.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection-control protocols and promote patient safety, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Monitor and operate medical equipment as needed for patient care and safety.
Participate in audits, chart reviews, compliance checks, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Make responsible decisions when planning, delegating, and providing care.
Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Maintain clinical competency through professional development.
Educate patients about pregnancy and provide prenatal screenings and preparation for labor and delivery.
Assist during labor and delivery; monitor fetal well-being; interpret fetal heart rate patterns; and administer medications and pain relief.
Assist with epidurals and other labor pain-management techniques.
Assess mothers’ postpartum recovery, including vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and potential complications.
Monitor mothers and newborns after delivery and educate families about postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Assess newborn health, take vital signs, and perform routine assessments.
Assist with gynecological examinations and procedures and provide reproductive health, contraception, prenatal care, family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum education.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.