RN, Labor & Delivery- Full Time, Nights- Saint Francis, DE

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: The staff nurse is a registered professional who plans and renders nursing care within an assigned nursing unit. He/she gives direct patient care and maintains clinical records reflecting the patient’s condition, medication, treatment, examination, and progress according to the Delaware Nursing Practice Act and St. Francis Hospital’s policies and procedures. Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team on our Labor & Delivery unit! Shift: Full-time, 36hrs/wk, Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) / Every third weekend and rotating holidays! Job Description: The staff nurse is a registered professional nurse who plans and renders nursing care within an assigned nursing unit. He/she gives direct patient care and maintains clinical records reflecting the patient’s condition, medication, treatment, examination, and progress according to the Delaware Nursing Practice Act and St. Francis Hospital’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include: Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Performs a comprehensive assessment of the neonate. Displays an understanding of normal newborn transitional care including thermoregulation, glucose monitoring, and respiratory status. Plans and delivers care to the newborn with complications. Identifies patient needs based on objective data and follows through with appropriate documentation. Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient needs identified. Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment. Discusses with and includes parents about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents same. Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care. Instructs parents in follow-up care/activities in preparation for transfer/discharge. Evaluates the parents understanding of instructions. Gives written instructions and materials to parents. Documents understanding of instructions. Charts precise and specific observation via Focus Charting on Flow Sheets. Receives and gives a knowledgeable and concise patient report to others, as necessary to demonstrate awareness of patient’s overall conditions. Initiates Clinical Pathways/Plan of care on appropriate patient population on admission. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred; Active RN License in the state of Delaware Must have at least 1-2 years' experience working in Labor & Delivery BLS and NRP required We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Retirement Savings Program Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking And more! Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.