Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, every other weekend, holidays as needed, and floating as needed Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Mother Baby Couplet care License: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card, NRP certification required within 6 months of hire Must-Have: BSN preferred Description: To provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. To apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Constant interaction with internal and external customers including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors. Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping required. Frequent lifting/moving of patients and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing required with corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues possible. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious materials. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call or work weekends/holidays based on department needs.
