Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery
Location: Goldsboro, NC 27534
Duration: 12 + Months (Possible Extension)

Job Description:
The Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing care to Emergency Room patients by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and Hospital policy and procedures. The registered nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgement and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care of the patient in the Emergency Department; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care.
 
Process Level Department Description:
Client Health Wayne---Labor & Delivery---6-bed department with one C-section OR. Duties: Manage laboring patients, circulate and assist in C-sections, and recover both labor and surgical patients. Unit averages 100 deliveries monthly, working with both OBGYNs and midwives.
 
Process Level Department Compliance:
RN-Client Health Wayne-Labor & Delivery - Required: RN License , BLS , NIHSS , CPI-A , ACLS , NRP.
 
Department of Nursing?: No.
Shift: Nights.
Shift Details: Other-See Non-Standard Shift Details.
Non-Standard Shift Details:.
FTE: 0.9.
On-Call Required?: Discussed in Interview.
Weekends Required?: Discussed in Interview.
Holidays Required?: Discussed in Interview.
Interview Type: Client Offer.
 
Duties:
Job Summary:
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and meet personal learning needs; attend relevant education programs.
• Use patient education materials and assess readiness to learn.
• Identify patient outcomes and revise care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with team to evaluate care and ensure continuity.
• Provide safe, competent care for patients with complex needs.
• Perform point-of-care testing and follow standards and policies.
• Organize and prioritize care; consult resources for complex issues.
• Set and achieve professional growth goals; support unit objectives.
• Communicate effectively and give feedback to coworkers.
• Promote safety, cleanliness, and cost-effective care.
• Assess patient needs, anticipate discharge, and support family advocacy.
• Plan care collaboratively, using multidisciplinary resources and cultural awareness.
• Stay informed through journals and share ideas for practice improvement.

 
Skill:
Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

 
Preferred Skills & Experience:

• N/A.

 
Education:
Required Education:

• Nursing Diploma.
  OR
• ADN or ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred Education:

• BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).
• ACLS (AHA or ARC).
• NRP.

 
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A.

Hours Per Week: 36.00.
Hours Per Day: 12.00.
Days Per Week: 3.00.