Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Urbana, IL
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery:

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care through the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care provided to ensure integration of information for the healthcare team.
• Completes initial patient assessments and develops an appropriate plan of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies the plan of care based on continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by identifying, reporting, and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Provides constructive feedback to assist with the professional development of peers.
• Collaborates with colleagues to expand knowledge and support effective patient care.
• Identifies personal learning needs and takes initiative to address them.
• Fulfills all departmental competency requirements.

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides care to inpatient obstetric patients.
• Monitors fetal well-being.
• Administers medications specific to the obstetric patient population.
• Provides patient education related to obstetric care.
• Participates in intrapartum care of patients and newborns.
• Provides care during labor and delivery.
• Participates in surgical deliveries and associated patient care.
• Supports the care and monitoring of both the mother and newborn throughout the delivery process.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience.

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

• Active Illinois RN License in good standing
• BLS – American Heart Association
• ACLS – American Heart Association
• NRP – American Heart Association

SCHEDULE

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required