Labor & Delivery RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
$1,981-2,254/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - Labor & Delivery
Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Provide safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care in a labor and delivery setting.
- Accountable for care of a group of patients.
- Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Apply evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and precept staff.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patients/families.
- Promote a safe, clean, and secure environment.
- Participate in unit goal development and performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments; make sound independent decisions.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Provide education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and encourage teamwork.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in practice changes.
- Address cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care.
- Prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
- Anticipate discharge needs and support patient/family advocacy.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
- Acute Care nursing experience
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Epic electronic medical records system
Education
- Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Shift Details
- Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
- 36 hours per week, every other weekend
Key Skills
- Acute care nursing
- Patient assessment and plan of care development
- Clinical intervention monitoring
- Patient and family education
- Mentoring and teamwork
- Regulatory compliance and quality improvement
- Cost-effective care
- Discharge planning
- Cultural competence
- Task prioritization
- Evidence-based practice
Facility
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
- Childrens
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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