Internal Contract- Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

Local Internal Contracts Available! DEPARTMENT: 13 weeks Labor and Delivery JOB SUMMARY: Current RN permit or licensure issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State to practice professional nursing. The Contract RN will be eligible for assignments in various nursing departments of competency within designated facilities as needed. These departments may include, but are not limited to: L&D Shift: Night 6:30p-7a The RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning, and organizing the nursing activities on the unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The RN is responsible for delivering skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for coordinating patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for coordinating care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, ancillary, and other team personnel; acts as patient advocate; and maintains current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice. Maintains accountabilities for all controlled substances. Follows correct procedures with the medication system for removal and waste. Documents complete and accurately on the patient's record. Is able to resolve medication discrepancies in a timely manner. Communicates appropriately and clearly to director, charge nurse, co-workers and physicians. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Assist in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations. Renders professional nursing care including administering medications, starting intravenous fluids and blood products. Performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient's condition. Is able to perform all technical skills required for unit patient population such as, but not limited to IV venipuncture, restraint application, sterile dressings, etc. Is able to assist practitioner with procedures. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program, a valid license to practice in the State. Minimum of two-year relevant Labor and Delivery RN clinical nursing experience and proven. Current certifications BLS. ACLS, NRP, PALS. Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING! Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most. Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care. Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Requirements

Current RN permit or licensure issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State to practice professional nursing.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program, a valid license to practice in the State.
Minimum of two-year relevant Labor and Delivery RN clinical nursing experience and proven.
Current certifications BLS. ACLS, NRP, PALS.

Responsibilities

Directing, planning, and organizing the nursing activities on the unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs.
Delivering skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Coordinating patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Coordinating care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, ancillary, and other team personnel
Acting as patient advocate
Maintaining current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice.
Maintaining accountabilities for all controlled substances.
Following correct procedures with the medication system for removal and waste.
Documenting complete and accurately on the patient's record.
Resolving medication discrepancies in a timely manner.
Communicating appropriately and clearly to director, charge nurse, co-workers and physicians.
Consulting other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Maintaining a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Assisting in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member.
Demonstrating an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
Rendering professional nursing care including administering medications, starting intravenous fluids and blood products.
Performing both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient's condition.
Performing all technical skills required for unit patient population such as, but not limited to IV venipuncture, restraint application, sterile dressings, etc.
Assisting practitioner with procedures.