Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - PRN - Nights

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

About The Position

Provides quality obstetric, neonatal, and gynecologic nursing care, incorporating emotional support and education with medical and nursing care to promote patient well-being. Works in a perinatal/OB-GYN unit serving patients from less than one year of age to over 99 years of age. The position requires the ability to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and apply basic nursing knowledge flexibly across settings. The nurse must be able to communicate verbally in English and write legibly, and be able to return to work within one hour when on call.

Requirements

Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
Nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
NRP certification within 90 days of hire.
ACLS/ALS certification, or agreement to obtain it within six months of hire.
Care of the Obstetric Patient – Level I within one year of hire.
Care of the High Risk Obstetric Patient – Level II within one year of hire.
VUMC Advanced Fetal Monitoring or AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring within one year of hire.
Able to return to work within one hour when on call.
Able to work well under pressure and function dependently and independently.
Able to apply basic nursing knowledge flexibly in a variety of settings.
Able to communicate verbally in English and write legibly.
Able to stand or work for up to 12 hours a day.
Able to push or pull up to 175 pounds.
Able to lift up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of perinatal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments at the appropriate time of admission using observation, communication, and examination, including information from patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Develop individualized patient care plans that identify needs, nursing diagnoses, standards of care, interventions, and attainable outcomes.
Plan patient teaching, discharge, and post-discharge needs as appropriate for the patient population.
Independently perform treatments and procedures and operate area-appropriate equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, and competency assessments.
Handle, transport, store, prepare, and administer medications and solutions safely in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Document accurately and in a timely manner.
Reassess patients, evaluate their responses, and modify care plans as needed and in a timely manner.
Accept charge responsibilities and assign staff based on patient condition, care requirements, acuity, and complexity.
Facilitate staff development.
Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain position-specific qualifications and attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Manage assigned communications, unit duties, and special assignments.
Maintain a professional personal appearance that supports cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.