L&D Recovery Postpartum RN

We are seeking a skilled L&D Recovery Postpartum Registered Nurse RN to join our healthcare team The primary responsibility of this role is to provide care and support to mothers and newborns during the postpartum period The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor and delivery postpartum care and be passionate about promoting the health and well being of both mothers and babies Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum LDRP RN The service for LDRP RN to provide services in support of Alexander T Augusta Military Medical Center ATAMMC Education Requirements The LDRP RN shall meet the general education standards that apply to all healthcare workers DegreeEducation Shall have a Diploma Associates or bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college or university Certifications required BLS Advanced Life Support ALS or Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS STABLE Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP Intermediate Fetal Monitoring or higher Advanced Fetal Monitoring Required DHA Perinatal Requirements Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics ALSO Renewed every 3 years If not commercially available it will be provided by the GovernmentCertifications shall be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services under this contract Licensure Possess a valid unrestricted license with no limitations stipulations or pending adverse actions to practice nursing as a RN in at least one state or territory Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Guam or the Virgin Islands in the United StatesAll licenses are to remain current valid and unrestricted during contract employment Qualifications The Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum LDRP Registered Nurse at a minimum must have one year Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum or Labor & Delivery experience with no more than 12 months since last work assignment Shall be knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to communicate proper use with nurses medical staff patients and family membersPossess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing data entry and automated medical records Citizenship Must be a US Citizen Duties Perform monitoring of triage patients including continuous fetal monitoring spontaneous rupture of membrane check labor check prolonged monitoring rule out pre term labor decreased fetal movement and pre eclampsia Perform monitoring of patients including continuous fetal monitoring vital signs labor checks and cervical examinations Provide intravenous management fluids Pitocin MgSO4 antibiotics blood products Provide pain management Monitor patient status on continuous laboring epidurals intravenous narcotics and provide emotional support Assist provider with inductions cervical ripening artificial rupture of membranes Pitocin Assist provider with vaginal delivery procedures pushing delivery recovery Assist provider with operative vaginal delivery procedures vacuum forceps Perform pre op for Cesarean sections C section shave prep Foley catheter intravenous bolus and emotional support Perform procedures for transition of normal newborn bath shots assessment and breast feeding assistance Provide stabilization for transport of high risk patients MgSO4 dexamethasone antibiotics and emotional support Provide patient and family teaching Support C section deliveries as circulating nurse in the operating room Provide breastfeeding support and education Shall be responsible for and provide family and patient centered nursing care to infants and women of childbearing age Shall maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients cared for as required Shall assume additional administrative or clinical duties as requested or needed to ensure sustainment of normal unit operations and ensure compliance with JC standards to include but not limited to conducting mandatory clinical training monitoring clinic supplies and equipment ensuring enforcement of SOPs and standards conducting monthly record chart audits and attend staff meetings Monitors cardiac telemetry performs EKG runs and interprets cardiac rhythm strips May be required to work on the Labor & Delivery Unit and the Mother Baby Unit LDRP May be assigned to serve as Lead Shift Nurse duties acting as a clinical and operational resource for the unit during a specific shift This role does not include formal supervisory authority eg disciplinary action performance evaluation The Lead Shift Nurse is responsible for facilitating unit operations coordinating patient flow and escalating any personnel or management issues to the designated Government supervisor eg Charge Nurse Nurse Manager or Nursing Officer of the Day MQS2 NG Task Order Registered Nurses Support Services Page 40 of 47 Demonstrate a clear understanding of hospital policies and procedures particularly those dealing with patient health information PHI and patient confidentiality Assess newborns for symptomatic changes and educate families on the expectations and side effects of treatments and procedures Identify newborns for which care is or is perceived to be in deviance from the normal parameters and accepted standards of care recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and research based Policy & Procedures Interview family independently and work with staff medical providers to initiate corrective actions as indicated Provide verbal and written instructions to the newborns family on matters pertaining to procedures treatments and follow up appointments including potential risks side effects and health benefits Identifies overall nursing needs as it relates to health needs of newborns Deliver lactation care within accepted standards and provides antepartumpostpartum breastfeeding consultations #J-18808-Ljbffr Matrix Providers