What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Delivery Nurse position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
Labor and Delivery Nurse Job Description
The Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery unit provides professional nursing care for patients by assessing needs, developing care plans, implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. This role requires adherence to established standards, maintaining current knowledge through ongoing education, and demonstrating competency across various patient demographics.
This dynamic environment often subjects the nurse to high-stress situations while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.
- Assesses patients, develops a plan of care, implements the plan of care, and evaluates the plan of care.
Requirements:
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility.
- 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.
