Labor & Delivery RN
Bellefontaine, OH
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Shift Notes: 36 hours guaranteed per week

Weekend Requirements: Possible

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery (L&D) will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on patients and conduct regular reassessments as per established policies.
• Pain Management: Assess and reassess patient pain using appropriate evaluation methods. Implement pain management strategies and educate patients and their families on effective pain relief techniques.
• Care Planning: Develop and update care plans based on patient responses to treatment, evaluating their effectiveness on a daily basis.
• Age-Appropriate Care: Provide care tailored to the specific needs of patients at different life stages, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications safely, adhering to the five rights of medication administration and considering the patient’s age and clinical condition.
• Patient Education: Formulate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of education efforts involving the family as appropriate.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in performing technical and manual skills required for patient care.
• Professional Conduct: Treat patients and families with respect and dignity while addressing their psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs. Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Safety Practices: Ensure a safe environment, proactively reducing the likelihood of medical errors through attentive patient care.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Consult with other departments to provide an integrated approach to patient care.
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with unit directors, coworkers, and physicians.
• Documentation: Ensure all documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Equipment Management: Maintain and operate medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Flexibility and Organization: Demonstrate the ability to be organized and flexible while functioning effectively under pressure.
• Competency Maintenance: Complete and maintain annual competencies, including bedside blood glucose testing.

Certification Requirements

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State License Requirements

Must hold an active Ohio or compact license at the time of application.