Registered Nurse - Labor and Birth

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by adhering to the nursing process in a collaborative environment. The RN promotes optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient and family engagement. This position is in Labor and Birth and requires Labor Birth experience.

Requirements

• Must have Labor Birth experience.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Meet unit-specific care requirements; new graduates may be considered based on unit needs.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or by endorsement.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
• Additional certifications to meet unit-specific care requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or NIHSS.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and patient documentation.
• Demonstrated initiative in quality and patient safety improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in complex environments.
• Maintain compliance with competency validations and continuing education.
• Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and commitment to a collaborative work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• One or more years of experience in an acute care or specialty setting.
• National certification in a specialty area, such as CCRN, CMSRN, or CEN.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and document care in accordance with Health First policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning.
• Use critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back to promote engagement in care and safe transitions.
• Follow safety protocols and infection prevention practices to protect patients and Associates.
• Use Health First technology systems to enter clinical documentation and care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) initiatives.
• Support precepting, mentoring, and onboarding of new Associates and students as appropriate.
• Promote bedside purpose, rounding, and communication, including whiteboard use and bedside shift report.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree