Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery (Full Time - Nights)

Washington Regional Medical Center • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville. Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ over 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence. The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes including, but not limited to: student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Arkansas RN license & CPR, required
• ACLS and NRP within 90 days of hire
• Stable required within 1 year of hire
• Available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools
• Provide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner
• Identify changes in patient's condition and report to appropriate providers
• Monitor the care that patients receive
• Maintain patients' medical records through complete and accurate documentation
• Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent
• Evaluate patient's progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team
• Participate in unit specific quality improvement and process improvement projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees