Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby RN
Madison, Indiana
Norton Healthcare - 1373 N SR 62

Job Opportunity: RN - Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby

Location: Madison, Indiana
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. You will supervise licensed and non-licensed staff, apply evidence-based practice, and participate in quality improvement efforts. The role emphasizes assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans, with a focus on patient comfort, education, and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent decisions.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
• Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; mentor and precept staff.
• Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Recognize and prioritize complex patient care needs, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects.
• Collaborate with patients and families to address discharge planning and advocacy.
• Address cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice research.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in both Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby units.
• Current RN license valid in Indiana (implied by job specialty).

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.