RN - L&D Mother/Baby
About The Position
The Mother Baby Unit Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, current nursing practice, technology, and financial and human resources within the institution’s philosophy. The unit’s nursing staff are committed to the Nursing Professional Practice Model and to caring relationships with patients, families, the community, and colleagues. Nurses work with nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and physician partners to provide specialized care to mothers and infants, with an emphasis on safe care and patient satisfaction. This role provides inpatient obstetric care, monitors fetal well-being, administers medications specific to obstetric patients, and educates patients about obstetric care. The RN participates in intrapartum care of patients and newborns during labor, delivery, and surgical delivery.
Requirements
- More than 2 years of RN experience.
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Nursing education; a college diploma in Nursing is listed.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) within 1 year.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and its scope of service.
- Implement procedures and theories relevant to the area of practice.
- Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care to support information-sharing across the healthcare team.
- Complete an initial assessment upon admission and develop a plan of care based on unit standards and the needs of the patient and family.
- Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient-care procedures; revise the plan based on ongoing evaluation.
- Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
- Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
- Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
- Meet departmental competency requirements.
- Provide care to inpatient obstetric patients and monitor fetal well-being.
- Administer medications specific to obstetric patients and provide education specific to the obstetric population.
- Participate in intrapartum care of the patient and newborn during labor, delivery, and surgical delivery.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
