Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scotland Health Care System is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Labor and Delivery team at Scotland Memorial Hospital. This full-time position involves providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout their labor and delivery journey. The role requires staying current with best practices in nursing, supervising other personnel, and ensuring patient safety and well-being. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessment, preparation, procedure assistance, documentation, and post-procedure follow-up, with a strong emphasis on age-specific competency across various life spans.

Requirements

Knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients.
Age categories to be included: Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 – 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs

Nice To Haves

Best practice and advancements in endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing.

Responsibilities

Stay current with best practice and advancements in nursing.
Ensure proper technique and practice are used according to accepted standards.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary.
Ensure care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart and reporting changes in condition.
Ascertain that consent form is accurate and properly signed prior to procedure.
Ensure proper body alignment throughout procedure.
Have all supplies and equipment in room with equipment checks completed before procedure to ensure it is in working condition.
Care for specimens and cultures according to policy and procedure.
Complete documentation and charges.
Accompany patient to patient care unit and report to nurse on patient procedure and special happenings.
Interview patient prior to procedure to facilitate knowledge of patient, assess condition and needs.
Prepare supplies and organize materials with respect to special needs of patient and procedure.
Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and ability to meet the needs of and provide care of these patients.
Perform duties as assigned by surgical services leadership.
Respond promptly to patient needs and concerns.