What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Womens Svcs position at ScionHealth?
Job Description
- Labor and Delivery/Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum Registered Nurse
We are seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery/Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (L&D/LDRP) Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the labor and delivery and recovery, and postpartum process. This role requires a strong understanding of obstetric nursing, critical care, and emergency medicine, as well as the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
In this role, you will:
- Care for Mothers and Newborns: Monitor the health status of mothers and newborns throughout the labor process.
- Administer Medications and Perform Medical Procedures: Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures such as phlebotomizing and IV placement.
- Assist with Labor Management: Assist with labor management, including providing education and emotional support to patients.
- Conduct Maternal-Fetal Assessments: Conduct assessments of maternal-fetal well-being using appropriate laboratory tests and monitoring equipment.
- Develop Individualized Care Plans: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Respond to Emergencies: Respond to emergencies with critical care skills, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Educate Patients: Educate patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices.
- Maintain Accurate Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards.
This position has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
Please note that the above information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
- Licenses/Certification: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in L&D/LDRP required. Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
