RN - Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Silvis, IL

2d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients using evidence-based practice and critical thinking. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates outcome-based care for a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, and communicates with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse is expected to uphold MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values and comply with Trinity Health policies and standards. This is a .9 position scheduled for 36 hours per week, working 12-hour night shifts. The posted hours are 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.; the schedule section also describes night shifts as 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The position is based in Silvis, Illinois. The posted pay range is $32.74–$49.11 per hour. Weekend package compensation is described as an additional $7.50 per hour plus a quarterly bonus of $7.50 per hour. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, coordinating and delegating care, monitoring maternal and newborn/pediatric progress, communicating changes and outcomes, providing discharge support, and responding to obstetric or neonatal emergencies. It also requires age-appropriate care, adherence to safety and infection-control requirements, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Iowa Registered Nurse license; a current Illinois license is required when working in Illinois.
Registered Nurse licensure in Illinois and Iowa within one year, as stated under general requirements.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
High language ability, intermediate-to-high math ability, and high critical-thinking ability.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
Ability to perform duties that may involve hazardous substances, narcotics, infectious or communicable disease exposure, and potential injury risks from patients, visitors, instruments, or equipment.
Ability to lift/carry and push/pull an average of 50–100 pounds for 76–100% of the time.
Ability to stand and walk/move about for 76–100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Conduct an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival and complete the admission assessment database within 24 hours.
Identify patient problems and develop outcome- or goal-based plans of care using relevant obstetric, neonatal, or pediatric history and assessment data.
Determine appropriate nursing interventions, prioritize care for mothers and infants, and make referrals to services such as lactation, social services, nutrition, and spiritual care.
Assign and coordinate patient care according to acuity and team member competencies, delegate tasks, and organize care for mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients.
Implement procedures, treatments, orders, education plans, and medications as part of the plan of care, coordinating with case managers, social workers, and other disciplines.
Assist with discharge planning and ensure families have resources for newborn care, breastfeeding support, and pediatric follow-up; document discharge instructions.
Reassess patients at appropriate intervals, evaluate responses to interventions, and update problem lists, goals, and plans of care as conditions change.
Communicate maternal and pediatric status, progress, and changes promptly to physicians and team members, including at handoffs and transfers; document accurately and completely.
Use Women & Children-specific policies and procedures, maintain medication safety, demonstrate electronic health record competency, process physician orders accurately, and communicate significant events and acuity to leadership.
Interpret fetal heart tracings and neonatal vital signs, respond to changes in condition, and provide interventions during obstetric or neonatal emergencies.
Provide age-appropriate care by applying growth and development principles, using equipment appropriately, and communicating with patients and families at their developmental level.
Follow safety and infection-control standards, use appropriate PPE, attend required safety programs, demonstrate emergency procedures, and maintain a safe environment.
Uphold Trinity Health’s Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, applicable policies, and professional and ethical standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and serve as a resource for other hospital services when applicable.