RN - Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Silvis, IL

1d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. The Registered Nurse utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. This role manages a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. The nurse supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Adherence to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne is required.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required
Current Iowa RN license
Current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire
High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability
Basic computer skills required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts an initial assessment to gather data, including an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival and completion of the admission assessment database within 24 hours.
Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care, including initiating the patient problem list, analyzing assessment data, determining nursing interventions, prioritizing care needs, and making appropriate referrals.
Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care by assigning and coordinating patient care, organizing and prioritizing care, delegating tasks, implementing procedures and treatments, coordinating with other disciplines, assisting in discharge planning, reassessing at regular intervals, and documenting discharge instructions.
Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan as needed by evaluating patient response to interventions, updating the plan of care, and revising the problem list and outcomes/goals as conditions change.
Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize outcomes by communicating maternal and pediatric status to physicians and team members, reporting progress, maintaining ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, and documenting completely and accurately.
Demonstrates clinical competence by utilizing Women & Children-specific policies and procedures, ensuring medication safety, demonstrating competency in electronic health record systems, processing physician orders accurately, maintaining communication with leadership, and completing assigned shift duties.
Manages fetal and neonatal monitoring when applicable, including interpreting fetal heart tracings, responding to changes in condition, providing interventions for emergencies, and serving as a resource.
Provides age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development by collecting, analyzing, and applying age-specific data, performing tasks and using equipment in an age-appropriate manner, and communicating effectively with patients and families at their developmental level.
Adheres to safety and infection control standards by attending safety programs, using appropriate PPE, demonstrating emergency procedures, and maintaining a safe environment.
Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational standards by upholding Trinity Health's Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and all applicable policies.