Registered Nurse - Labor​/Delivery

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Job Summary The Registered Nurse, provides age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintains a safe environment, educates patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assures continuity of care, coordinates care across settings and among caregivers, manages information, communicates effectively, and utilizes technology. Utilizes the nursing process to provide and plan care (i.e. assessment, nurse diagnosis, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation).

Additional roles include advocacy, performance improvement, leadership, problem solving, delegation, conflict resolution, and team player.

Responsibilites:

Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient/family health or the situation.

Provides clinical leadership for all staff members (i.e. mission, vision, values and goals), exhibits professional standards, maintains a strong inter-professional team focus, implements evidence based practice activities, and adheres to policies/procedures.

Identifies expected outcomes for patient/family. Evaluates progress toward achievement of outcomes.

Analyzes the assessment data to determine nurse diagnosis or issues. Develops an individualized plan of care that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes, and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Coordinates care delivery.

Executes the individualized patient/family plan in a caring manner. Advocates for patient family.

Provides education to patient/family and other health care providers.

Provides leadership for continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing is requiredA Bachelors of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred

One (1) or more years’ experience as a Registered Nurse required

Specific area of specialty previous experience preferred

Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse required

Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) health care provider card requiredACLS Certification required for all the following areas. New Graduates must obtain within 90 days of employment :

All Critical Care Emergency Care Center (ECC)
GI/Cath Laboratory Labor & Delivery All Intermediate Care Post Acute Care Unit (PACU)
Core Competencies These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.
1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
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