Labor and Delivery Nurse
About the Role
As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. You will utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and identify nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. You will plan individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, participate in performance improvement activities, and coordinate care that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.
When acting in the charge nurse role, you will be responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. This includes making staff assignments based on patient need, acuity, and staff skill, serving as a role model and clinical resource, and responding to requests for information or follow-up with physicians, staff, or patient issues.
Responsibilities
- Utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment
- Identify nursing problems as they relate to individual patient needs
- Demonstrate age-specific knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Utilize the nursing process for individual care to meet patient needs and document all patient care
- Perform technical skills, follow procedures, and demonstrate critical thinking
- Provide care and coordinate participation that aligns with the hospital’s mission and vision
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.)
- Current licensure by the Tennessee Board of Nursing or Compact State
- 1 year of RN experience
- Labor and Delivery experience highly preferred
- BLS certification (required)
- ACLS certification (required within 6 months)
- NRP certification (required within 6 months)
- AWHONN basic, intermediate, and advanced certifications (required within one year)
- CPI Training & Certification (required within 6 months)
Benefits
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Retirement savings resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About the Facility
TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100-bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children, including emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties, with many physicians having offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care in a modern, compassionate facility.