What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Delivery Nurse position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care by supervising staff, assessing patient conditions, and coordinating care plans.
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, delivering direct patient care, mentoring nursing assistants, and participating in the evaluation process of nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
The position requires effective communication with medical teams, families, and consulting personnel, as well as observing infection control practices according to policy.
The ideal candidate will have a baccalaureate degree in Nursing or Science, at least one year of work experience in rehabilitative, psychiatric, or geriatric nursing, and demonstrate the ability to maintain standards of care rendered at Grimes Center.