RN Labor & Delivery

Job Summary:

• The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals.
• The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for Client which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers.
• The care is culturally based and age specific.
• The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the Product of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Unit Description:
Labor & Delivery:

• The Labor & Delivery unit is a 29-bed unit handling approximately 3100 deliveries and 2100 ambulatory patients per year.
• This unit delivers care to a complex range of patients varying in age from newborns to teens, young adults and adults.
• Within the unit, there are 12 labor and delivery beds, 4 high-risk beds, 3 post-op recovery beds, 3 surgical suites and a 4-bed triage unit.
• Patients are triaged, admitted, stabilized, delivered or transferred to a level III facility as appropriate.

Required Education:

• Diploma of Nursing.

Preferred Education:

• BSN.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Ohio RN license or Compact.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.).

Required Skills & Experience:

• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.