Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery -FlexStaff

Northwell Health

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week contract position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery. The role involves performing an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and other health team members, utilizing leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct the activities of the patient care unit team.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing, required.
Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut, required.
BLS required.
ACLS certification required.
Advanced NRP certification required.
NCC-EFM certification required.
AWHONN Intermediate certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health, as well as mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition. Determines level of pain and pain management, and communicates/documents this information.
Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status, including perception of care, coping mechanisms, knowledge level, ability to comprehend, and cultural/ethnic requirements. Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan.
Identifies patient outcomes by developing criteria for measurement, identifying actual/potential patient problems, and determining patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develops patient outcome statements and establishes individualized patient goals.
Formulates the plan of care and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomes. Coordinates cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication. Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
Implements the plan of care, ensuring safety precautions are followed. Exercises professional skills, reassesses patients as needed, and revises the plan of care. Administers prescribed treatments correctly, uses equipment appropriately, and provides emotional support. Applies scientific principles safely and efficiently, makes accurate observations, and keeps accurate documentation. Acts rapidly and effectively during emergencies, provides a calm atmosphere, communicates effectively with family/caretakers, participates in discharge planning, and provides discharge instructions.
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome, measures effectiveness of care, and documents the same. Performs variance analysis for performance improvement and designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care.
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens, and provides direction to other members of the care team. Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimens, assists physicians during procedures, and keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician informed of changes in patient condition. Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to support staff.
Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care, including preventive skin care, applying simple dressings with aseptic technique, applying warm & cold compresses, performing irrigations, and other necessary skin care procedures.
Administers medications correctly and safely, identifying medication action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient. Meets standard on medication administration examination, demonstrates preparation of local solutions and I.V. drips, administers and documents medication correctly, and educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions.
Participates in patient and family education by explaining the patient's condition, communicating assessment data, recognizing and utilizing teaching opportunities and resources, providing early discharge planning, and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching.
Performs related duties as required.