Registered Nurse (RN) Mother/Baby - PRN

Lifepoint Health•Sylva, NC

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Mother/Baby. This is a PRN (as needed) position with variable hours, typically 12-hour shifts. Shifts may include nights (7p-7a), days (7a-7p), holidays, and weekends. Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you will be dedicated to making communities healthier. You will join our 18-bed Women's Services Unit, which includes a Level 2B nursery with 6 beds, an 8-bed Mother Baby Unit, and a 5-bed Labor and Delivery unit. With an average of 50 deliveries per month and a below-average C-section rate, our unit provides comprehensive care for expectant mothers and newborns. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to promoting a positive birthing experience and ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and infants alike. You will also have the opportunity to cross-train in different areas of this department to gain experience. This department utilizes a self-scheduling application.

Requirements

Active North Carolina or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
Associate’s degree required, BSN preferred.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
One year of experience preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
Performs timely and accurate QI assessments