Labor & Delivery RN
Pella, IA
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Job Description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) collaborates with the healthcare team to provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care. The RN demonstrates accountability, respect, and compassion toward patients, families, and colleagues while promoting optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating continuity of care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and family members, directing support staff in the delivery of care, and performing general nursing duties using sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills with minimal supervision.

The RN must be capable of assessing and caring for patients across all age groups, including neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, according to the clinical setting.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current Iowa RN license in good standing with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) HeartCode BLS certification required. New employees must obtain certification within three months of hire.
• Current ACLS certification required. New employees must obtain certification according to the facility's education and training requirements.

Experience:

• Acute care nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent empathetic listening skills, tact, and kindness toward patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic systems.
• Strong technical, assessment, and critical-thinking skills to support sound nursing judgment.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices related to acute care.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient assessments and nursing care.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare professionals and family members.
• Promote continuity of care through clear and timely communication.
• Supervise and direct support staff as appropriate.
• Perform nursing assessments and implement appropriate care plans.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and compassion in all patient interactions.
• Support positive patient outcomes through effective teamwork and clinical decision-making.