Registered Nurse - Americus, United States - Phoebe Health
Description
Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery **Job Description**
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery **Schedule**
Full-time | **Shift**
Night Shift **Job Summary**
Provide professional nursing care for patient(s) and respective family according to established standards and practices. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.
**General requirements**
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
**Working Conditions**
General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be scheduled as needed including overtime
**Education Requirements**
2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
**Experience Requirements**
**General Skills**
Organizational Skills,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Customer Relations,Mathematical,Analytical,Grammar / Spelling,Read / Comprehend Written Instructions,Follow Verbal Instructions,Basic Computer Skills,General Clerical Skills.
**Physical Requirements**
Have near normal hearing; Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion
**Physical Demands**
Occasionally within shift (1-33%) : Sitting,Climbing,Reaching above shoulder,Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance.
Frequently within shift (34-66%) : Twist at waist,Pushing/Pulling.
Continuously within shift %) : Standing,Walking,Bending/Stooping.
**Certifications and Licensures**
Required Certifications/Licensures : AHA BLS, Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license.
**Job**
Nursing **Primary Location**
GA-Americus-Phoebe Sumter **Organization**
MOTHER BABY