Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Full Time - Days - Weekends

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care in an acute care environment. The RN delivers coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based care to patients and families based on their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout the lifespan. The role follows the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Unit-specific competencies and specialty standards also apply. This position is in the LDRP unit at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, a Women's and Children's Services unit with 16 LDRP beds and a Level 1 Special Care Nursery. The schedule is full time, days, weekends, for 36 hours per week. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates plans of care and transitions; monitors and communicates patient condition; advocates for ethical, holistic care; and supports learning for patients, families, and the healthcare team. The RN promotes safety and quality, uses evidence and data to improve outcomes, pursues professional development, and collaborates with the inter-professional team. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
Maintain BLS certification.
Meet nursing unit-specific educational requirements during employment.
Proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification.
ACLS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patient care plans to achieve goals, optimize outcomes, and support transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Maintain competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
Advocate for ethical, holistic care and partner in care planning to promote patients’ autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
Foster and facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety and quality, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes while considering patient, personal, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and practice within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and specialty standards.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership, advocacy, influence, and innovation; delegate appropriately, coordinate care, and collaborate with the inter-professional team.
Model professional behavior and participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary for the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.