Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Description The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence‑based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Essential Functions Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate. Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non‑nursing disciplines, support staff, others. Plan: Uses assessment information and critical‑thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up). Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates ability to set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effective management of time, supplies, and resources. Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate. Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participates in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery. Skills Patient Care Delivery Nursing Fundamentals Interdisciplinary Teams Documentation Professional Etiquette & Accountability Patient Care Coordination Communication Patient Evaluation Critical Thinking Minimum Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. (BSN is required as of 4/27/2025). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred. Physical Requirements Ongoing need to see, read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent verbal communication with patient care providers, patients, and visitors; ability to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies. Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Ability to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, which may include items of varying weights up to and including heavy items. Walking and ambulating patients; carrying supplies and equipment; pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms. Standing in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Location Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings, Montana Benefits Caregivers receive a comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid time off, and wellness programs. Equal Opportunity Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr