RN - L&D
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required, postpartum and nursery experience required
License: Must have an active Ohio or compact nursing license
Certifications:
Must-Have:
- Current certification in BLS, ACLS, and NRP required
- BSN degree preferred
Description:
Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on patients and reassessments as per policy.
Demonstrates ability to assess and reassess pain using appropriate evaluation methods.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates patients and families on pain management.
Demonstrates ability to develop and revise the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates the plan daily for effectiveness.
Performs patient care responsibilities considering the needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the five medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.
Formulates and activates teaching plans based on identified learning needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of learning, including family in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates the ability to perform services within the scope of licensure and seeks guidance and direction on issues beyond the scope of knowledge and responsibility.
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual patient and family needs.
Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Interacts professionally with patients and families.
Involves patients and families in formulating the plan of treatment.
Performs all aspects of patient care, establishing and maintaining a safe environment for patients and families to reduce the likelihood of medical and healthcare errors.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Communicates appropriately and clearly with co-workers and physicians.
Maintains good working relationships within the unit and with other departments.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Communicates regarding in-hospital and post-discharge plans and needs.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function in stressful situations.
Performs and maintains annual competencies.
Performs and maintains annual competency for bedside blood glucose waived testing.
