RN - LABOR & DELIVERY - UNION GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM - Full Time

Union General Hospital • Blairsville, GA

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About The Position

RN Position Purpose:

Responsible for patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being of all patients. Makes staff assignments as directed if serving in a Charge Nurse role. Gives guidance and direction to personnel - LPNs, CNAs and non-licensed personnel, provides direct patient care, assists in new staff orientation and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs. Assist in coordinating the operation of a shift on the nursing unit. Performs under the direction of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of Associates Degree of Nursing - Preferred Bachelors Degree of Nursing
• Registered and Licensed by the State of Georgia
• Current certification in CPR, or completion of CPR course (AHA) within 60 days of employment
• ACLS certification, or ACLS obtained within 90 days of employment
• AWHONN approved Electronic Fetal Monitoring class required within 6 months of hire, EFM Certification preferred
• STABLE preferred
• Must be proficient in verbal and written communication
• Must be able to work at a personal computer
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and to be able to lift, push, bend and carry loads of up to 50 pounds; must be able to lift and move patients
• Must be able to concentrate despite frequent interruptions
• Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: 2 - 5 years in recent job-related experience
• Preferred Bachelors Degree of Nursing
• EFM Certification preferred
• STABLE preferred

Responsibilities

• patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being of all patients
• Makes staff assignments as directed if serving in a Charge Nurse role
• Gives guidance and direction to personnel - LPNs, CNAs and non-licensed personnel
• provides direct patient care
• assists in new staff orientation
• collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs
• Assist in coordinating the operation of a shift on the nursing unit

What This Job Offers

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