RN, Mother Baby

Company: Northside Hospital Inc.
Location: Cumming
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.PRIMARY NURSING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses and provides care to low- to moderate- risk newborns and postpartum women of childbearing age.Demonstrates knowledge and skill in basic breastfeeding techniques.Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal-setting in management of complex patients and families; utilizes the nursing process and is skilled at adapting care to rapidly changing patient conditions.Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.Self-sufficient, competent and safe in the operation of unit-based patient care technology; efficiently operates the organization's computerized information systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies, skills and knowledge.Delegates care where appropriate.Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needsIdentifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:Minimum of one (1) year of full-time postpartum experience as an RN post-orientation or post-residency training.Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.Be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) before working on the unitDemonstrate proficiency in skills applicable to Women's Services7p-7aYesNo

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