STAFF RN LABOR & DELIVERY
About The Position
Froedtert Birth Center is a Level IV (High Risk) Labor and Delivery unit. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are dedicated and have the ability to work under intense pressure and stress. The Labor and Delivery nurse assists the physician with all aspects of pregnancy and birth, assists and circulates during caesarian sections, and cares for women who experience complications with their pregnancies. A successful Labor and Delivery nurse is meticulous with strong attention to detail. Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment.
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within one year of hire. Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification through the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required within 18 months from date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Caring, compassionate and knowledgeable on all aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth.
- Monitoring and intervening to manage fetal heartbeat, contractions and progress during labor.
- Administering high risk medications for labor and pregnancy complications.
- Coaching during labor, assisting with complications, guiding the mother through labor and delivery.
- Caring for high-risk antepartum, labor, high-risk labor, triage, operating room, PACU, high-risk postpartum mothers and mothers with fetal demise.
- Care and management of high-risk pregnant patients located off unit, example: ICU, main operating room, Emergency Department, med/surg unit, etc.
- Neonatal resuscitation at delivery and frequent neonatal assessments following delivery. Flexibility in scheduling and ability to work above FTE with 'on call' hours
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
