Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery, Full Time and Part Time available, Nights
About The Position
The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients in the Labor and Delivery clinical area. The nurse is accountable for delivering care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The role follows MWHC Level II Practice Standards covering Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement. Full-time and part-time schedules are available on nights.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program and experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
- AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months.
- NRP certification required within 6 months.
- BSN required for the BSN compensation level; BSN preferred for the ASN compensation level.
- Physical ability to walk and stand constantly; use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 lbs.; push and pull 20 lbs.; reach above or overhead; and work in confined spaces.
- Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to potential bloodborne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of L&D or LDRP experience preferred.
- BSN preferred for the ASN compensation level.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and health team members in care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
- Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with other healthcare team members.
- Assist Leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
- Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Participate in the orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
- Serve as a point of contact for nurses and other health team members regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Participate in daily operational activities necessary to maintain a safe patient and staff environment.
- Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
- Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees to formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Commitment to Care Bonus potential for qualifying external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
