Labor and Delivery Nurse - Nuvance Health : Job Details

$50K Sign on Bonus (payable over 2 yrs.) for qualified external candidates with a minimum of 1 yr. of L & D experience.

Required: RN License to practice in the State of Connecticut. Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR), Labor & Delivery - NRP, ACLS, EFM,

Responsibilities:

1. Completes the Admission assessment of the patient providing a clear picture of his/her status.

2. Follows the 5 Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving.

3. Assesses patients for potential safety risks upon admission; Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety.

4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other; Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods.

5. Applies the 5 rights of delegation; Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.

6. Promotes a positive work environment through personal example and teamwork.

7. Adheres to Nursing Standards of Practice to include assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluation of the plan of care; Practices according to unit-based standards. (see unit specific competencies)

8. Criteria A:

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Required: Registered License to practice in the State of Connecticut, Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR); Labor & Delivery - NRP, ACLS, EFM

Minimum Experience: 1 year

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.