Experienced L&D Registered Nurse, Operating Room Labor & Delivery, Holtz Women's Hospital, Per Diem,

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Nurse OR L&D is a professional caregiver and champion of quality patient care who uses critical thinking and scientific judgment to anticipate and plan patient care. The nurse performs competently and consistently applies the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, 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 meet the clinical knowledge and skill standards required by the specialty area.

Requirements

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
Valid Florida RN license is required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months validity.
Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulation or nursing standards of practice.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and provide clear, accurate information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure, understand and follow instructions, and exercise sound independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients' preferences and needs related to their beliefs, customs, and practices, and to demonstrate compassion, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.
Clinical knowledge and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately and fully.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extended standing or walking, carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds, and lifting or moving objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with appropriate devices.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment when exposed to infectious or clinical hospital environments.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree is preferred.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, other providers, and healthcare staff, applying the nursing process.
Document pertinent information about 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, pathways, plans of care, 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, supervise designated personnel, and take action as needed.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate 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, including those listed on the unit competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and the CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.