Registered Nurse - Labor and Birth

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care by following the nursing process in a collaborative environment. The role promotes optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient and family engagement. The position is in Labor and Birth and requires Labor Birth experience. The RN provides safe and effective nursing care across the care continuum, administers medications and treatments, documents care in accordance with Health First policies and procedures, and works with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care. The RN monitors patient condition, initiates appropriate interventions, educates patients and families, follows safety and infection-prevention protocols, uses Health First technology systems for clinical documentation and care plans, and participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. The role may also support precepting, mentoring, onboarding, and bedside communication practices. This is a per diem position with variable shift times. The physical requirements include substantial mobility and patient or equipment handling, potentially in confined spaces and varied environments. Travel to multiple facilities may be required.

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 year or more 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 based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs across the care continuum.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and document care activities 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 support 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 practices, such as whiteboard use and bedside shift report.