RN - Labor & Delivery

Job Title: RN - Labor & Delivery
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212
Contract Length: 3 + Months (Possible Extension)

Shift: Night Shift - 3 Days per week & Every Other Weekend Required. No Rto.
 
Schedule: 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day, 34.5 hours per week
Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr. on W2
 
Education Requirements:
Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
 
Licensure & Certifications:
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• NRP.
• ACLS.
• BLS.

• Board Certification.

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Competency in medication titration.

• One (1) year of PICU or NICU care experience.

• Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care.
• Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care based on standards established by the Department of Nursing and applicable hospital policies and procedures.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through health teaching, counseling, and supportive or restorative care.
• Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and significant others.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive plans of care, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and medical regimens.
• Oversee and ensure all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Supervise care provided by nursing personnel within scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure timely reassessment when changes occur in patient condition or diagnosis.
• Coordinate overall plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Establish priorities and initiate follow-up to ensure timely interventions.
• Integrate age-specific care needs as defined by unit scope of care.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional judgment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and development of nursing standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, stress management, and interpersonal skills.

• Participate in orientation of nursing staff.
• Assume charge responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist with coverage across units as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Participate in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participate in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional growth and education.
• Participate in appropriate professional and community organizations.