Labor and Delivery (RN)

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• Perform systematic, comprehensive, and accurate patient assessments for all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
• Demonstrate competent clinical skills and provide direct, appropriate nursing care to patients, especially in high-risk labor and delivery settings.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation, including patient progress and education.
• Uphold professional standards, adhering to hospital policies and procedures, and actively seek opportunities for clinical and professional growth.
• Foster patient and family satisfaction by communicating courteously and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Consistently follow National Patient Safety Goals, including use of universal protocols, patient identification, and safe transfer techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical patient conditions, procedures, and equipment; individualize patient care according to procedure and anesthesia type.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for prioritizing and directing patient care, adapting to changing patient needs and conditions.
• Assess patient and family understanding of surgical procedures; provide thorough pre-operative and post-operative education and assessments.
• Support completion of Pre Admission Testing (PAT), ensuring appropriateness of orders based on proposed surgery, patient age, and health status.
• Work collaboratively within a high-risk, high-volume labor and delivery unit, effectively managing a high patient census.
• Comply with physical requirements as defined by Occupational Safety and OMS.

/Certifications: Valid RN License, BLS, ACLS. -

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s preferred. -

12-hour shifts (7a-7p), 36 hours per week; must have experience with high acuity and high-risk pregnancies. - Department: Morristown Delivery Room (Clinical - Nursing - Travel).