Job Title
Registered Nurse - Family Centered Care (FCC)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated nursing team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Family Centered Care (FCC) at an acute care facility in Canton, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive, compassionate care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a supportive and safe environment for new families.
As an FCC Nurse, you will be integral to guiding new parents through the initial stages of parenthood, offering education, clinical support, and monitoring the health and well-being of both mother and infant during overnight shifts.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct patient care to postpartum mothers and newborns, adhering to established protocols and standards.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans for both mother and infant.
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Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and perform treatments as prescribed.
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Educate new parents on newborn care, feeding techniques (breastfeeding/bottle-feeding), and postpartum recovery.
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Identify and respond to changes in patient conditions, escalating concerns to physicians and interdisciplinary team members as needed.
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Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Collaborate effectively with physicians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Family Centered Care, Mother/Baby, Postpartum, or Neonatal specialty.
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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
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Proficiency in maternal and neonatal assessment, postpartum care, newborn care, and lactation support.
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Demonstrated ability to educate new parents effectively and provide empathetic support.
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Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
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Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Shift Details
Night Shift (NOC), 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week. Schedule typically runs from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with variations based on unit needs. This is a 13-week contract assignment, starting October 26, 2026, and concluding January 23, 2027. Call requirements: Not specified. Weekend rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
