Labor and Delivery RN
Tahlequah, OK
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients across various stages of life, from neonates to geriatric individuals. This position involves delivering high-quality nursing care, assessing critical conditions, and developing individualized care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' clinical conditions, identifying and interpreting serious situations, and taking immediate action as necessary.
• Formulate nursing diagnoses to provide appropriate care across diverse patient populations, including medical, surgical, psychiatric, and obstetrical patients.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family interviews, medical records, and specific health needs, including discharge planning.
• Initiate emergency measures in critical situations, including cardiac or respiratory arrests, when a physician is not immediately available.
• Operate and monitor both general and specialized emergency care equipment, such as infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, and ventilators.
• Administer prescribed therapeutic measures including medications, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, and more.
• Provide education to patients and families on preventative and rehabilitative measures, tailoring teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Document all observations, nursing interventions, and status updates across interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate patient progress towards outcomes and adjust care plans as needed based on patient response.
• Coordinate care documentation and provide guidance to nursing staff and unlicensed personnel regarding patient care assignments.
• Ensure the unit maintains adequate supplies and a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and uphold ethical and professional standards of nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience required.
• Current Oklahoma or Compact RN License required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet pre-employment credentialing clearances, including background checks and drug screening.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the role, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and various physical activities.

Location

Position available in a facility located in Oklahoma.