Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Job Summary The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status. Job Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients. Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors. Documents steps of the nursing process. Utilizes proper medical terminology. Addresses problems and progress toward goals. Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports. Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only. Working Relationship Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in the same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give them. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Interacts with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Interacts with external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Frequently collaborates with individuals at Director level or above. Required Skills & Experience Zero to six (0-6) months related experience. Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Schedule Notes Location: South Hospital 2 positions available Must have 1-2 years of direct experience Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if eligible Position Type: Direct Hire Shift/Schedule Details: Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr