Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum
Hattiesburg, MS
Talent4Health
4x12 hrs, Nights

Description:

• 6:45p-7:15a, 12 weeks, 36/48hr per week rotation
• High risk fast paced.
• Couplet care typically 3:1
• C-section, natural deliveries, hysterectomy patients
• Will be required to float to L&D to task if needed
• GYN Surgery - Hysterectomies
• Posterior repair, Bladder slings
• Undelivered Moms - PPROM
• Hyperemesis grauidarum, HTN

Job Summary:

• High risk fast paced.The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care.  The RN shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care.  The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Patient Care Manager. Perform other job duties as assigned.

Performance expectations:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members. 
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, equipment and certifications including, but not limited to: Infant security system, Baby Friendly Initiative, and Family Centered Care.
• Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety and compliance standards.  .
• Interacts effectively and builds respectful relationships with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, and other health-related Agencies. 
• Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook
• Mental and Physical Demands as required
• Must be able to Lift, Handle, Push and Pull up to 50 pounds

Qualifications:

• Two years of Post Partum nursing experience required
• Graduate of a recognized and accredited Registered Nurse program required
• RN MS or compact RN license required
• BLS, NIHSS, NRP required
• PALS preferred