Registered Nurse - Labor and Birth

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a collaborative environment, following the nursing process to promote optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient and family engagement. This role is for Labor and Birth and requires Labor Birth experience. The RN provides safe and effective care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the care continuum. The RN administers medications and treatments, documents care in accordance with Health First policies and procedures, collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, and responds to changes in patient condition. The role also includes educating patients and families, following safety and infection-prevention practices, using Health First technology systems, participating in quality and patient-safety initiatives, supporting precepting and onboarding as appropriate, and promoting bedside communication.

Requirements

Must have Labor Birth experience.
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
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.
Meet unit-specific care requirements; new graduates may be considered based on unit needs.

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 and perform treatments, documenting care 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 promptly and initiate appropriate interventions.
Educate patients and families using teach-back to promote 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 initiatives.
Support precepting, mentoring, and onboarding of new Associates and students as appropriate.
Promote bedside purpose, rounding, and communication, including whiteboard use and bedside shift report.