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According to the Annual HealthGrades® Hospital Quality Study, DeKalb Medical received five-star ratings

for the following:

Hip fracture repair (2009) 

Treatment of heart attack (2007,2008,2009)

Treatment of stroke (2007, 2008, 2009)

Total hip replacement (2007, 2008, 2009)

Awarded Outstanding Achievement Award by Commission on Cancer

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EOE

• Supervises and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Assists the Department Head in directing the development and evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Assists the Department Head in preparing and maintaining the operational aspect of the unit.
• Participates in professional organizations and activities which promote growth and development.
• Supports Nursing/Hospital philosophy, objectives, and mission.
• Manages the Nursing Unit in the absence of the Department Head.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (B.S. in nursing preferred)
• Current Georgia license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Minimun of 2-3 years of Charge Nurse Experience in Labor and Delivery/APU
• Minimum of 5 years L&D/APU experience
• Previous experience at a Level III facility (preferably non-teaching)
• Mandatory Certifications
• BLS
• NPR
• ACLS (current)
• Advance or Intermediate AWHONN Fetal monitor Course within the last 2 years
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring and/or Inpatient OB preferred
• Experience in the following areas:
•  PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Surgical patient recovery experience    
• Initial Newborn Care (Apgar scoring/medication)
• Circulate Surgical Cases
• Vaginal Exams
• Placement of Internal Scalp Electordes
•  IV Therapy (phlebotomy)
• Antepartum/High Risk Intrapartum
• Assist with Epidural placement