Registered Nurse, Mother Baby

Company: Northside Hospital
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

* Assesses and provides care to low- to moderate- risk newborns and postpartum women of childbearing age.* Demonstrates knowledge and skill in basic breastfeeding techniques.* Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal-setting in management of complex patients and families; utilizes the nursing process and is skilled at adapting care to rapidly changing patient conditions.* Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.* Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.* Self-sufficient, competent and safe in the operation of unit-based patient care technology; efficiently operates the organization's computerized information systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies, skills and knowledge.* Delegates care where appropriate.* Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.* Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.* Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs* Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.* Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.* Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.* Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.

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