RN - L&D

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)Shift Information7 PM to 7 AM on varying nights of the week.Job DescriptionThe Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses.Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.Deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care.Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-MakingPerform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification.Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities.Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs and clinical circumstances.Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles and cultural considerations when making nursing decisions.Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with regulatory requirements.Care Coordination & DocumentationCollaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system.Quality, Safety & CompliancePractice within nursing scope of practice and adhere to regulatory and safety requirements.Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.Maintain required competencies and certifications.Report adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.Teamwork & Professional PracticeDemonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.Provide appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.Float to other departments or assignments as needed.QualificationsAssociate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are required.Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.High-Risk Competency required within 3 months and on an annual basis.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.Physical & Work RequirementsAbility to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.Safety ResponsibilityEmployees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.