Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for assigned pediatric patients according to established standards and practices. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, and evaluating those plans. The position requires providing high-quality care in support of the hospital’s core mission.

The role requires adherence to hospital and departmental attendance guidelines, policies, and procedures; maintaining current knowledge; attending staff meetings and required education and competency evaluations; and demonstrating the ability to provide care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and needs. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as appropriate.

The position is based at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, in the pediatrics department. It is a full-time night-shift role. The work environment is generally well-lighted and air-conditioned, with moderate noise, and may include exposure to high noise levels, bright lights, limited hazardous substances, body fluids, or infectious organisms. Workloads and stress levels may fluctuate, tasks may change, and overtime may be scheduled as needed.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational, communication, interpersonal, and customer-relations skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Near-normal hearing and vision, including the ability to distinguish colors.
• Good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with established standards and practices.
• Perform job responsibilities in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision.
• Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge in areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing educational programs.
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrate competency in providing care based on each patient’s age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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