Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Services
HealthPark Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Perinatal Oversight

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 3/7:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.37 - $45.05 / hour

Summary

HealthPark Medical Center is seeking an experienced L&D RN to join their new Perinatal Oversight Department. This is a part time, night shift position.

The Womens Perinatal Oversight Department (POD) is a 24/7 unit staffed by Critical Care RNs with at least 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience and are certified in external fetal monitoring (active within first 90 days of hire). The POD will provide ongoing observation of all fetal heart rate tracings and maternal vital signs for all obstetric patients in Lee Health facilities. This will be accomplished by utilizing the PeriWatch Vigilance software, along with Epic and Perigen from a remote central location in the HealthPark Medical Center.

The purpose of this additional support is to provide an additional layer of patient observation, in conjunction with the bedside staff and providers, to identify potentially worsening situations and decrease the risk of poor outcomes for mom and/or baby.

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Perform responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Support the organizations vision and mission. Use knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

Education Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements:Experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

US:FL:Fort Myers