Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Cincinnati, OH
Pyramid Consulting (Travel)
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: RN Labor & Delivery

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45219

Shift: Nights (3X12s)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Description:

• The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals.
• The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers.
• The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Unit Description:

• The Labor & Delivery unit is a 29-bed unit handling approximately 3100 deliveries and 2100 ambulatory patients per year.
• This unit delivers care to a complex range of patients varying in age from newborns to teens, young adults and adults.
• Within the unit, there are 12 labor and delivery beds, 4 high-risk beds, 3 post-op recovery beds, 3 surgical suites and a 4-bed triage unit.
• Patients are triaged, admitted, stabilized, delivered or transferred to a level III facility as appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience:

• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Education:

• Diploma of Nursing

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Ohio RN license or Compact.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)