Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This role is in Labor & Delivery at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center and works 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with one weekend requirement. The position is full time at 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per pay period. The Registered Nurse applies critical thinking and decisive judgment, works under general supervision, and must be able to act appropriately in a stressful environment. The role applies advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. The position also supports the organization's mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and follows organizational policies and procedures and standards for compliance, safety, and high reliability.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher, or a Diploma in Nursing, required upon hire.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse and eligible to practice nursing in Kentucky upon hire.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association, or Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider certification through the American Red Cross, required within 12 months of employment.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider certification required within 12 months of employment.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work under general supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
- Ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
- No experience required.
Responsibilities
- Perform functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
- Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adhere to organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
