Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (Full time - Night shift, 7PM - 7AM) at Washington Regional Medical Center

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Nursing Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Administration, Obstetric Emergencies Response, Collaboration, Patient Education, Medical Record Maintenance, Delivery Room Preparation, Quality Improvement, Emotional Support, Physical Support, Labor Support, Postpartum Care, Team Coordination, Evidence-Based Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Fayetteville, AR Position Type: Full Time Education Level: RN License - Unencumbered Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: 12 Hour Shifts Job Category: Nursing Services Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Position Summary The role of the Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery reports to the Unit Manager, in direct partnership with the Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position provides direct care to expectant mothers and newborns throughout childbirth, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, coaching the mother, and offering emotional support. This position is responsible for caring for the patient and infant during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum phase, and collaborating with the care team to manage complications and ensure a safe birth experience. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools Provide nursing care according to plan, including physical and emotional support to mothers during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period, and perform nursing skills in a competent and safe manner. Continuously monitor the vital signs and well-being of both the mother and the fetus. Identify changes in patient’s condition and report appropriately to provider. Administer medications and pain relief as ordered by provider, assist with procedures, and respond to obstetric emergencies as trained and assigned. Work closely with obstetricians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care. Educate expectant mothers and their families on labor, delivery, and newborn care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for both the mother and infant. Prepare and maintain delivery rooms and equipment. Participate in unit specific quality improvement and process improvement projects. Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required. ACLS and NRP within 90 days of hire. Stable required within 1 year of hire. Experience: Previous nursing experience, specifically in women’s health, preferred. Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population. Qualifications

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery is responsible for coordinating and ensuring total nursing care for assigned patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This role involves providing direct care to expectant mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum phase.