Labor and Delivery Nurse

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental

Vision

Behavioral health

Telemedicine

Job summary

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is seeking a Labor and Delivery Nurse to provide direct patient care within the Registered Nurse scope. You will utilize therapeutic communication, maintain a safe environment, and identify nursing issues related to patient needs.

The role requires a nursing degree (BSN/ADN), 1 year RN experience, and licensure in Tennessee or a compact state. BLS, ACLS within 6 months, NRP within 6 months, and AWHONN levels within one year are expected, with CPI training within 6

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (BSN/ADN) required.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Labor and Delivery experience highly preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within 6 months.
• NRP within 6 months.
• AWHONN basic, intermediate and advanced within one year.
• CPI training & certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope.
• Utilize therapeutic communication to maintain a safe environment.
• Demonstrate age-specific knowledge of growth and development and patient care.
• Protect patient privacy and PHI; maintain confidentiality.
• Apply nursing process for individualized care and document care.
• Demonstrate technical skills, follow procedures, and think critically.
• Coordinate care to support hospital mission and vision.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Age-specific patient care

Nursing assessment

PHI privacy

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree BSN/ADN

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

NRP within 6 months

AWHONN levels within 1 year

CPI training/certification within 6 months

Tennessee RN license or Compact State

Job description

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Labor and Delivery Nurse

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

What you will do in this role:

• You will utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, and identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient.
• You must demonstrate age specific knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment and care of patients.
• Ensuring the privacy of our patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI) is core to your role.
• You will utilize the nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients and document all patient care.
• Your role demonstrates the ability to perform technical skills, follow procedures, and show critical thinking.
• You will provide care and coordinate participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement.

What qualifications you will need:

• Your degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.)
• 1 year of RN experience required
• Labor and Delivery experience highly preferred
• BLS
• ACLS Required within 6 months
• NRP Required within 6 months
• AWHONN basic, intermediate and advanced within one year
• CPI Training & Certification required within 6 monthsli>
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or Compact State

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Labor and Delivery Nurse opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.