RN / REGISTERED NURSE - WOMENS HEALTH PER DIEM

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Women’s Health RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and newborns setting. This role is responsible for supporting the patient throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and maintaining a safe environment. This is a Per Diem (PRN) position requiring 1 shift every 2 weeks, 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks. In addition to 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
Current RN license
BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification

Nice To Haves

Baby Certification – 15 hours online, 5 hours observation
S.T.A.B.L.E certification preferred
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program/Certificate

Responsibilities

Facilitates, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Performs and documents thorough patient assessments within required timeframes at admission, transfer, and discharge.
Evaluates lab and diagnostic results; reports critical findings immediately to appropriate providers.
Assesses and protects patient safety through adherence to hospital policies and unit procedures.
Provides patient-centered care focused on physical, emotional, and educational needs of mother and newborn.
Assesses patient and family educational needs and provides ongoing instruction throughout hospital stay.
Documents teaching performed and modifies care plans as patient needs evolve.
Ensures accurate, timely medical record documentation, including order transcription.
Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize care based on the needs of mothers, newborns, and unit acuity.
Collaborates effectively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology providers, and support staff.
Collects correct blood/urine specimens using proper technique and equipment.
Ensures proper labeling, processing, and transport of specimens to the lab or designated courier services.
Demonstrates competency in equipment and procedures used in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.
Participates in newborn care immediately following delivery and supports early initiation of breastfeeding or parent bonding.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and professionalism in all patient interactions.
Promotes a healing, family-centered environment and advocates for patient rights and preferences.
Maintains current competency through continuing education, skills training, and participation in quality improvement activities.