RN - Labor & Delivery (L&D) (Nights) Bellefontaine

Registered Nurse

Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on patients and reassessments as per policy. Demonstrates ability to assess and reassess pain using appropriate evaluation methods. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates patient/family on pain management. Demonstrates ability to develop and revise plan of care as indicated by the patient response to treatment and evaluate plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over life span and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Follows the five medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors. Formulates and activates teaching plans based on identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning including family in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to perform services requiring technical and manual skills. Demonstrates ability to perform services within the scope of licensure and seeks guidance and direction on issues beyond scope of knowledge and responsibility. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psycho-social, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual patient/family needs. Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Interacts professionally with patient/family. Involves patient/family in formulating of plan of treatment. Performs all aspects of patient care establishing and maintaining a safe environment for patients and families to reduce the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs. Communicates appropriately and clearly to unit director, co-workers and physicians. Maintains good working relationships within the unit and with other departments. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family. Communicates with Care Coordination regarding in-hospital and post-discharge plans and needs. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations. Performs and maintains annual competencies. Performs and maintains annual competency for bedside blood glucose waived testing.

Submission Requirements:

• 1 year of L&D experience - REQUIRED
• Post partum and nursery experience - REQUIRED
• BSN degree - preferred
• If COVID vaccinated, provide vaccination card
• Full profile - Resume Skills checklist within 1 year
• Certifications must be through AHA and active at time of start
• License must have an active OH or compact license at time of submission

Certification Requirements:

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• NRP

State License Requirements:

Ohio

About the Facility:

Mary Rutan Hospital is a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization with a comprehensive and integrated system of inpatient, outpatient and community services connected to meet the health and wellness needs of all members of the community. The most recent opening of the Mary Rutan Health Center marks 13 total off-site locations in a four-county region that includes Logan, Champaign, Hardin and Shelby. Together, Mary Rutan Hospital team members deliver award-winning services that are recognized by patients and their families, as well as independent organizations that rank the hospital among the best. Mary Rutan Hospital is a general medical surgical hospital and is accredited by DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company. This means that our efforts to provide high quality patient care have earned professional recognition. Mary Rutan Hospital is made up of many complex parts. Each part is unique and necessary to the whole. We are the community's health team. Although we often receive national recognition for the services we provide, a more lasting reward is knowing, that as a team, we are making an impact in the communities we serve. Work Week: Sun-Sat EMR: Meditech