Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Registered Nurse- Labor and DeliveryDo you have the career opportunities as a Labor & Delivery RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.Job Summary and QualificationsThe staff nurse serves as the leader of the Nursing Care team who is ultimately responsible and accountable to the patient for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient focused, outcome-oriented care. Will develop competencies for functioning safely in all areas of Labor and Delivery Services. Nursing plan of care will include newborns, adolescents, and adults.What you will do in this role:The staff nurse serves as the leader of the Nursing Care team who is ultimately responsible and accountable to the patient for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient focused, outcome-oriented care.Through assessment of the patient's physical, nutritional, psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, cultural, educational, and rehabilitative needs, problems are identified and documented in the clinical record and communicated to the physician, social worker, case manager, and ancillary departments when appropriateAppropriate standards of care, care plans, and interventions are initiated, professionally modified, and communicated to the patient and other members of the healthcare teamAble to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups: neonate, adolescence, childbearing age adultProvides patient/family health education that promotes healthy behaviors, supports recovery, and enables the patient/family to be involved in decisions about their own careThe patient's responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes are assessed, re-assessed, evaluated, and documented in the clinical recordPatient care activities are coordinated through collaboration and planning with other members of the healthcare teamPhysicians' orders are carried out accurately and efficiently, and clarified when necessaryAdverse or sudden changes in the patient's conditions are promptly communicated to the physician, charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and/or family with specific and pertinent dataAble to identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understands the proper reporting mechanismAble to recognize adverse drug reactions and demonstrates understanding of proper reporting mechanism once reaction is identifiedAppropriately assesses the patient's pain and involves the patient in effective management of that pain using appropriate interventionsAble to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for administration of blood and blood products and appropriately monitors the patient receiving blood/blood products for any transfusion reaction; takes proper measures once a reaction is recognizedPatient care equipment is utilized safely and efficiently in accordance with hospital policies and proceduresStandard precautions are promoted and followed in the utilization of principles of infection control in patient careAchieves stated goals related to job performanceEducational attendance records reveal attendance at all required educational programs/in-servicesDemonstrates ability to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitationDemonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring. Identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriatelyAble to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner.Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in Labor and Delivery, immediate postpartum, and O.R. as necessary.Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize the Infant Security System and HUGS tags.What qualifications you will need:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateIntermediate Fetal Monitoring must be obtained within 1 year of employment start dateNeonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start dateRegistered Nurse (RN) license requiredAt least 6 months RN experience requiredBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateBachelor or Associate degree in nursing requiredBenefitsRapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.