Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery, Full-time Days

Kindred Healthcare • Lander, WY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.
Provide professional nursing care to the patients admitted in the Obstetric, Gynecology and Nursery Units. Assist physicians in various procedures related to delivery, postpartum, cesarean sections, circumcisions, and newborn care.

Requirements

• Must have current and valid Wyoming RN License or equivalent compact
• Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Current ACLS Certification
• NRP within 6 months of hire or transfer date
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal monitoring within 9 months of hire or transfer to department.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal monitoring provides a course completion rather than certification and it is the expectation that all WHU RN's participate in a course every 2 - 3 years from initial successful course completion.
• STABLE current or within 18 months of hire or transfer to department
• 2+ years of OB/L&D experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures and carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs.
• Maintains skills in various medical devices including electronic fetal monitors, hearing screen machines, radiant warmers, epidural pumps, transport isolettes, neopuffs, and birthing beds.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed