Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
About The Position
Crouse Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 23-bed Labor & Delivery unit. The nurse provides patient- and family-centered care throughout childbirth, including triage, labor, delivery, cesarean section delivery, and recovery. The role applies professional nursing judgment and the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice to plan, deliver, and evaluate safe, evidence-based care. The nurse educates patients and families, monitors responses to treatment, and revises care plans as appropriate. The listed pay range is $39.78–$51.50 per hour. The available schedule is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing degree program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- For RNs licensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor of Nursing degree is required within 8 years of the date the license was obtained.
- If hired as a Graduate Nurse, obtain a New York State limited licensure work permit within 90 days of graduation and pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of beginning employment to obtain the required New York State professional nursing license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification is required after orientation has been completed.
Responsibilities
- Apply professional judgment and knowledge of the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
- Carry out duties in accordance with legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, emphasizing a culture of safe care.
- Assess, plan, diagnose, evaluate, exercise judgment, solve problems, and create and implement plans of care.
- Provide patient and family education to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation, and maintain wellness.
- Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatment and plans of care during the hospital stay.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care and revise plans as appropriate.
- Use and engage in evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
- Demonstrate critical-thinking skills in clinical problem-solving situations.
- Provide patient- and family-centered care in childbirth, including triage, labor, delivery, cesarean section delivery, and recovery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- 401(k)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition assistance and workforce development opportunities
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts on inpatient or outpatient services, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers
- YMCA subsidy program
- Competitive shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
- Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for Registered Nurses to foster career growth and progression
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
