LDRP RN
Lexington, KY
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN, Labor Delivery Recovery

Location: Lexington, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 3rd shift, 3x12s, 7p-7a, weekends and holidays as needed Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The RN implements patient-centered nursing practice focused on healing and wellness. Practice is based on evidence, current research, hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. The RN coordinates and provides direct patient care on the unit, including nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, admission, transfer, and discharge activities, patient and family education, and care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive patient assessments and developing a prioritized problem list
• Implementing and documenting patient care therapies, procedures, and ongoing assessments
• Recognizing and communicating changes in patient condition
• Delegating tasks and overseeing team members' patient care activities
• Facilitating timely discharges and discharge teaching
• Participating in unit quality improvement activities and core measures

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid, active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) experience, with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Ability to learn computer systems and applications
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with care team members
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)