RN - L&D
Profession: RN
Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: 3x12.0
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Oklahoma or Compact RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE
Must-Have: Good written and verbal communication skills
Description:
The role involves delivering care in a busy environment with a strong focus on patient outcomes.
The nurse will be responsible for assessing clinical conditions and recognizing serious situations.
Immediate action will be required to inform the physician and take necessary preplanned measures.
Formulating nursing diagnoses is essential to provide appropriate care for a diverse patient population, including neonates and geriatric patients.
The nurse will develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family interviews along with health record reviews.
Plans must reflect any special cultural, religious, physical, and psychosocial needs.
Emergency response measures must be initiated when physicians are not immediately available.
Operating and monitoring specialized emergency care equipment is a critical part of the role.
Therapeutic measures, such as medications and IV therapy, will be administered as prescribed.
Patient and family education on preventative, curative, and rehabilitative measures must be documented effectively.
Regular evaluations of progress towards outcomes and patient responses will be conducted.
The nurse will document specific health care requirements and assign tasks to team members accordingly.
Coordination of care delivery and documentation is a key responsibility.
Oversight of patient care administered by other nursing staff will be assumed.
Technical guidance and direction will also be provided to other registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Sustaining adequate supplies and equipment while preserving a safe environment is necessary.
Maintaining knowledge and competency in current nursing practices promotes professional growth.
Positive role modeling and leadership qualities are expected in the workplace.
Adherence to professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing is crucial.
Maintaining and promoting positive work habits and interpersonal skills is essential for team collaboration.
