Registered Nurse- Family Care Center
About The Position
Beloit Health System is adding to our team in our Family Care Center with immediate openings for a Registered Nurse at Beloit Memorial Hospital. In this position the Registered Nurse will provide primary nursing care for patients in our fast-paced Family Care Center. In this position the Registered Nurse will provide patient care for Labor & Delivery, Level II Nursery, Post-Partum, and Pediatric patients. The staff nurse plans, coordinates, supervises and provides care for clients throughout their life span within the framework of the well/illness continuum. This includes optimal service in a cost-effective manner. Appropriately assesses basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Effectively plans patient care and consistently implements the patient's plan of care. Accurately evaluates patient's health status in relation to outcomes of nursing interventions/medical therapies. Provides patient/family education appropriately. Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to position. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable.
- State of Wisconsin nursing licensure, compact license or temporary permit required. (If a compact license, application for a State of Wisconsin nursing license must be initiated in no more than 30 days from start date).
- Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
- When placed on call during a regular scheduled shift, you must be able to arrive to the center within 30 minutes of being called in.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years if medical/surgical experience, labor & delivery experience, or pediatric experience preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certifications to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the vitals of labor and delivery patients, both mother and baby, including assessing fetal heart rate and maternal health
- Provide care to laboring mothers including pain management and comforting
- Assist during the labor at the direction of the physician
- Provide postpartum care including newborn care and recovery
- Administer intermittent and continuous IV medications and monitor condition changes to optimize patient recovery and accurately documenting in the EMR.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus: Yes
- Benefit Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
