Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery) - Travel

Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (7 AM - 7 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Hours per Day: 12 hours

Job Overview

• Provide competent nursing care to Labor & Delivery patients across the continuum of care.
• Perform thorough, systematic assessments for patients from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Deliver direct patient care and support the patient care team.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of nursing processes, patient progress, and education.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of emergency equipment and procedures.
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including Universal Protocol and patient identification.
• Use safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics.
• Individualize patient care based on surgical procedures and anesthesia types.
• Conduct pre-operative and postoperative assessments and patient/family education.
• Support timely completion and evaluation of Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Key Competencies

• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Professionalism and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize patient care and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Commitment to patient satisfaction and maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA.
• Effective communication and teamwork within the perioperative and patient care teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties as defined by Occupational Safety standards, including safe patient handling and transfer techniques.