Experienced L&D Nurse, Operating Room Labor & Delivery, Holtz Women's Hospital,FT, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse OR L&D functions as a champion of quality patient care and a professional caregiver, using critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan patient care. The nurse performs at a competent level and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The role upholds professional standards in ethics, cultural diversity, communication, collaboration, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Within the JHS CARE Model, the nurse is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, and must possess the clinical knowledge and skills required for the specific clinical area.

Requirements

Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Valid Florida RN license required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by regulations or nursing standards of practice.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, understand and follow instructions, and exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients' preferences and needs relating to individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a non-judgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately and fully.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff.
Apply nursing knowledge through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Document pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observations.
Account for narcotics and emergency equipment on each tour of duty and maintain working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Recognize, question, and report significant patient findings or inconsistencies in medical or nursing orders and treatment regimens; collaborate and seek corrective action.
Select, individualize, update, and follow clinical procedures, protocols, standards, clinical pathways, care plans, narcotics policies, and discharge and teaching plans.
Complete and submit patient and unit charges.
Recognize and prioritize unit needs and problems and independently implement corrective action; assume the charge nurse role when assigned and supervise designated personnel.
Use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Provide functional direction and assistance to LPNs, CNAs, or MAs, and complete new staff orientation when assigned.
Make timely rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed in the competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.