RN Labor & Delivery Nights

Community Health Systems•Durant, OK

About The Position

AllianceHealth Durant is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Labor & Delivery department on the night shift. The RN provides patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating high-quality care in accordance with clinical protocols and provider orders. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support effective care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a compassionate environment for patients and families. In the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery setting, the RN educates patients about pregnancy and reproductive health; performs prenatal screenings; prepares patients for labor and delivery; assists with labor, delivery, epidurals, and other pain-management techniques; monitors fetal well-being and interprets fetal heart rate patterns; and administers medications, including labor-induction and pain medications. The RN also monitors mothers’ recovery and newborn health after delivery, provides postpartum and breastfeeding education, and educates parents about newborn care. The position requires regular and reliable attendance and compliance with organizational policies and standards. The employer states that the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
Required RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
Conduct patient assessments, document findings accurately, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
Provide age-appropriate care and education based on knowledge of human growth and development.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document medication administration.
Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions, including CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
Advocate for patients’ rights and needs in care planning and delivery.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Implement infection-control protocols and promote patient safety, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a safe environment.
Monitor and operate medical equipment as needed for patient care and safety.
Participate in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks.
Plan, delegate, and provide care using responsible decision-making based on patient needs and organizational policies.
Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Engage in professional development and participate in performance-improvement initiatives.
Educate patients about pregnancy, conduct prenatal screenings, and prepare patients for labor and delivery.
Monitor new mothers’ physical recovery, vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and potential complications such as postpartum depression.
Assist with epidurals and other pain-management techniques during labor.
Administer pain medication, induce labor, and manage other medication needs during labor and delivery.
Assist during labor and delivery, monitor fetal well-being, administer medications, and provide pain relief.
Monitor mothers and newborns after delivery and provide education on postpartum care and breastfeeding.
Assess newborn health, take vital signs, perform routine assessments, and educate parents on newborn care.
Assist with gynecological exams and procedures and provide education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care.
Educate patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and assess fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and reliable attendance; and comply with all policies and standards.