RN - L&D
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Labor and Delivery Nurse
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Hours per Shift: 3 x 12
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
License: Registered Nurse
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
STABLE
Must-Have:
Registered Nurse License prior to start date
BLS certification prior to start date
ACLS certification prior to start date
NRP certification prior to start date
STABLE certification prior to start date
Description:
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for patients.
The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team.
Patient education is provided to ensure safe discharge.
Daily rounds are performed on all patients to assure quality customer service.
A plan of care is developed based on assessment reflecting the patient's needs.
The nurse assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions.
Assessment includes the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient.
The nurse manages discharge planning effectively.
Self-reported symptoms of pain are assessed, intervened upon, and reassessed promptly.
Early warning signs of changes in a patient's condition are identified and acted upon.
Emergency measures are instituted for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
Pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients are reported accurately and promptly.
All incident reports must be completed and submitted before the end of each shift.
Communication is established and maintained with patients and significant individuals.
Discharge planning begins as early as possible with appropriate education and counseling.
Evaluation and documentation are performed according to standard operating procedure.
The nurse assigns or delegates responsibilities to other qualified personnel within the scope of practice.
Other duties may be performed as needed to meet the department's requirements.
