Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

About the role

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary. Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions. Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance. Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to work as a Team player within a unit.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG (based on patient; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements).
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills).
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs.
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates of Nursing [Required].
• Bachelor of Nursing [Preferred].
• A minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience [Required].

Skills

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to work as a Team player within a unit.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits, Career Development, Continuous Professional Development, Performance Improvement Activities, Emotional Support and Therapeutic Communication, Supervision and Delegation of Care, Compliance with Infection Control Protocols, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Requirements, Response to Code Situations.

Pay

$34.26 - $59.24

Schedule

Full time Shift Night (United States of America)

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Additional Notes

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.