Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY
The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. This position provides direct nursing care to patients and assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvement and seeks to improve job skills.
Maintains the principles of confidentiality. Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information. Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job.
Participates in data collection on unit.
Performs thorough admission assessment, utilizes appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of unit policy.
Identifies and prioritizes patient needs while evaluating data. Utilizes standards of nursing care to develop a sound functional plan of care.
Delegates patient care to other team members within their scope of practice.
Delivers patient care and treatment using problem-solving skills.
Initiates and coordinates patient/family teaching using individualized effective teaching methods.
Evaluates outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were met.
Documents clearly and consistently in the EMR.
Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints, and offer constructive suggestions.
Actively assists and support departmental activities to ensure that operational and salary expense are equal to or less than approved budget.
Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically required on unit. Maintains knowledge of current policies.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association for all areas.
Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
Specific additional requirements for NICU, Mom/Baby, Labor and Delivery, and Pediatrics specialty areas.