Labor and Delivery RN - Full Time Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

The Labor and Delivery RN plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. The RN provides care under a physician’s direction and performs duties within the scope of practice. This role evaluates patient needs, maintains comprehensive care plans, administers and evaluates medications, educates patients and families, documents care, monitors patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, and reports changes as directed. The RN also mentors and trains new staff and students, maintains professional working relationships, and follows applicable policies, procedures, privacy requirements, and the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This is a full-time night position with a 0.9 FTE. The role has no people-management responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or a compact state.
Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, and AWHONN certifications may be required according to department or entity policy.
Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a physician.
Mentor, develop, and train new staff and students.
Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care according to unit or department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs and review and maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and including patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Accurately administer and evaluate medications, manage medication orders, and deliver medications to patients in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care, disease processes, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death when appropriate.
Complete timely and accurate documentation according to Health System or affiliate policy.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and report changes as directed.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding Protected Health Information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients, representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.