Exciting per diem opportunity in The Family Birthplace at Stephens Memorial Hospital! Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses, join our dedicated team and experience a culture of clinical excellence and open, caring acceptance.
Position Summary
As a professional Obstetrics Registered Nurse, you will provide exceptional, patient-centered nursing care for newborns and mothers, assisting with labor and delivery, participating in patient and family education and providing leadership by working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice. Labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care experience required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education:N/A
License/Certifications: Active RN license. RQI BLS Certification within first 30 days of employment. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required.
Experience: N/A
Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions
Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff
Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination
Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results
Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients
Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations
Proficient computer skills
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