Registered Nurse - Postpartum/Nursery - FT - Nights

Williamson Health • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

Provides quality obstetric, neonatal, and gynecologic nursing care in a setting focused on holistic patient needs. The role combines emotional support and education with medical and nursing care to promote patient well-being. The position serves a perinatal/OB-GYN unit whose patient population ranges from birth through childbearing age.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• Nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• NRP certification within 90 days of hire.
• STABLE certification or agreement to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Able to return to work within one hour when on call.
• Able to communicate verbally in English and write legibly.
• Able to stand or work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Able to push or pull objects up to 175 pounds.
• Able to lift up to 250 pounds with assistance.
• Able to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and apply basic nursing knowledge flexibly across settings.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of perinatal experience preferred.
• ACLS/ALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely, comprehensive patient assessments at admission using observation, communication, examination, and information from patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Plan individualized patient care by identifying needs, nursing diagnoses, standards of care, appropriate interventions, and attainable outcomes.
• Plan patient education, discharge, and post-discharge needs as appropriate.
• Independently perform treatments and procedures and use equipment appropriate to the area, following policies, procedures, and competency requirements.
• Handle, transport, store, prepare, and administer medications and solutions safely in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Document care accurately and promptly.
• Reassess patients, evaluate their responses, and modify care plans in a timely manner.
• Accept charge responsibilities and assign staff in consideration of patient condition, care requirements, acuity, and complexity.
• Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Maintain position-specific qualifications and attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Take responsibility for assigned communications, unit duties, and special assignments.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance that reflects cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree