Labor & Delivery RN
Brooklyn, NY
PRIDE Health
4x11 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Labor & Delivery

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing - DPC
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care according to established nursing standards and hospital policies.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive/restorative care.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, RNs on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and their significant others.
• Develop comprehensive, current care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessments and medical regimens.
• Oversee all aspects of patient care and supervise other nursing personnel within scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments.
• Ensure timely reassessment and follow-up on significant changes in patient condition or diagnosis.
• Coordinate nursing interventions with the overall medical plan of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish care priorities and ensure timely care delivery.
• Integrate age-specific care needs (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) into care plans.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on clinical judgment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care and nursing standards.
• Communicate effectively, manage stress, and facilitate interdisciplinary relationships.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation of nursing staff.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist with patient coverage and work on other units as needed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Engage in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participate in nursing research and pilot projects.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth, including continuing education and certifications.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Preferred Experience: 1 year PICU/NICU care experience.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Certifications:

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Certifications: Board Certification

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs seeking a 13-week contract in Brooklyn, NY, with responsibilities spanning direct patient care, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.