RN - L&D

Registered Nurse - Labor and DeliveryJob Title: Registered Nurse - Labor and DeliveryProfession: RN Specialty: RN - Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: One year of recent acute care RN experience required License: Current RN license in state of practice required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring course required on hire and every two years for experienced nursesDescription: Located among the oak trees, our facility has been serving the community since 1977. We comprise a 122-bed acute care facility providing exceptional care in various areas. Locals enjoy a vibrant community with access to farmers markets, dining options, beautiful landscapes, and nearby beaches. Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Coordinate, manage, provide, and delegate patient care responsibilities. Meet established Standards of Nursing Practice and promote cooperation among the healthcare team. Actively participate in committees and encourage actions that promote good relations with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and the community. Listen, observe, act, and follow through to completion while paying attention to personal needs. Introduce yourself and give full attention to others. Display initiative, offer assistance, and remove obstacles as needed. Maintain current professional licenses and certifications as required. Treat every coworker as a professional and coach them when necessary. Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to all applicable professional and regulatory practice acts, state and federal regulations, and facility policies and procedures. Attend mandatory ethics programs to uphold the highest standard of ethical behavior. Demonstrate reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality. Complete work within allotted time and demonstrate skill in the use of equipment. Use appropriate communication methods with physicians, patients, families, and employees. Improve quality through continuing education and recognize each person as an individual. Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate positive body language and eye contact. Keep all hospital-related matters confidential and explore new approaches to problem-solving. Support change and serve as a change agent when necessary. Protect hospital resources through careful use of supplies and equipment. Practice safety standards, including proper body mechanics and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to infection control principles. Keep work areas clean and clear of hazards, reporting any safety concerns promptly. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Our organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. We participate in E-Verify and provide information for verification upon request. Hospital total bed count is 122 with specialized staffing on the unit. Call is required, and there may be floating to other units as needed. No weekend coverage is required, and medication systems and electronic medical records are utilized on the unit. Special equipment and procedures performed on the unit include various delivery-related and newborn care tasks. Scrubs are provided to all staff.