Labor & Delivery RN
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
1x16 hrs, Nights

RN - Labor & Delivery

Location

• Louisville, Kentucky

Employment Type

• Clinical Nursing

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Accountable for the care of a group of patients in Labor & Delivery.
• Focus on safe, effective patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
• Responsible for maintaining a financially stable unit and promoting professional development with emphasis on evidence-based practice.
• Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Applies the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Provides patient and family education, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Mentors and precepts staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and reassessments; make sound independent decisions.
• Initiate, prioritize, implement, and revise plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and document responses to clinical interventions.
• Facilitate and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; function as mentor/preceptor.
• Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement efforts; comply with regulatory standards.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication.
• Recognize and prioritize complex patient care needs, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects.
• Anticipate and plan for discharge needs.
• Address cultural and ethnic considerations in care planning.
• Engage in research and evidence-based practice discussions.
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN).

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
• Every other weekend.
• 36 hours per week.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.