Augusta Health·Augusta County, Virginia
Deliver individualized patient care across labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units using a total patient care model. Coordinate medical plans and nursing standards while collaborating with physicians and midwives to implement evidence-based practices.
We are an 18 bed Birthing Suite [https://www.augustahealth.com/birthing-suite] where our nurses are cross trained to labor and delivery, mother/baby couplet care, and Level II nursery.
Our unit functions under total patient care model, so each nurse develops and delivers individualized care to their patients in collaboration with the physicians and midwives.
Our unit offers the distinct opportunity for nurses to lead the way in developing our delivery of care practices centered on best evidence based practice.
Our nurses work closely with our physicians and midwives to enhance the care delivered at the bedside.
Cross training in all areas of mother/baby care enhances the bedside nurse’s experience so that each day offers the possibility of a new learning opportunity.
In addition to working on the Birthing Suite, nurses can also cross train to work on our Pediatric Unit to develop an additional skill set.
The Birthing Suite is a locked unit for the added safety of our patients and staff.
Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.
Responsible for the delivery of patient care for assigned patients on a specific shift worked.
Coordination of all aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care using the nursing process for triage, L&D, Circulating/scrub for C-Sections, Post-partum, antepartum, and nursery.
Also directs and guides the activities of other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the obstetrical department.
Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the information.
Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
This position requires weekend and call rotation.
Call response time: 60 minutes or 30 minutes if on call for C-Section coverage
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
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