Internal Contract- Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
About The Position
The Contract Registered Nurse works in Labor and Delivery and may be assigned to other nursing departments within their competency at designated facilities as needed. The RN directs, plans, and organizes nursing activities for an assigned shift, focusing on patient, physician, and staff needs. The RN delivers and coordinates skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures, coordinates care among patients and families, medicine, nursing, ancillary services, and other team personnel, advocates for patients, and maintains current knowledge of professional nursing practice standards. The contract is 13 weeks, with a night shift from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program.
- Current RN permit or valid license to practice professional nursing in the state.
- At least two years of relevant Labor and Delivery RN clinical nursing experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS, NRP, PALS, and Fetal Monitoring certifications.
Responsibilities
- Direct, plan, and organize nursing activities on the unit for an assigned shift, with attention to patient, physician, and staff needs.
- Deliver skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinate care among patients and families, medicine, nursing, ancillary services, and other team personnel.
- Act as a patient advocate.
- Maintain current knowledge of professional nursing practice standards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
