REGISTERED NURSE LABOR AND DELIVERY

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV seeks a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery to cover the night shift. You will provide safe, patient-family centered care, assess and plan nursing care, and deliver newborn procedures while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Essential qualifications include NV RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE with unit-specific fetal monitoring credentialing. BSN is preferred; strong communication and teaching skills expected.

Qualifications

• Nevada RN licensure or interim permit.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NRP within 6 months of hire; STABLE within 12 months.
• AWHONN C-EFM or NCC C-EFM certification within 3 years.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess pregnant and postpartum patients; monitor vitals, fetal heart tones, and fundal height.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans with the care team.
• Involve patient and family in planning and goal setting.
• Deliver newborn care and monitor newborn vital signs.
• Educate patients and families; discharge planning elements included.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate care with physicians.
• Supervise nonprofessional staff and delegate tasks as needed.
• Participate in unit education and maintain competency standards.

Skills

Licensure awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Nevada RN Licensure

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

AHA ACLS for healthcare providers

NRP certification

S.T.A.B.L.E. certification

AWHONN/C-EFM certification or NCC C-EFM

BSN preferred

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE LABOR AND DELIVERY - 5425

US:NV:Carson City | Nursing | Full Time

Posted a week ago

Description

US:NV:Carson City Womens Services Unit

Full Time Night Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the department manager/supervisor and under supervision of a charge nurse/team lead, responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care. Proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process contributes to the nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Develops and participates in the care plan of the patient.

Qualifications

Required:

• State of Nevada licensure as Registered Nurse or Interim Permit
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for healthcareproviders Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within six (6) months of hire or transfer to unit
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Program certification within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer to unit

Unit Specific Requirements:

Required:

• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring OR National Certification Corporation (NCC) CertifiedElectronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) within three (3) years of hire or position entry and renewedevery three (3) years thereafter

Preferred:

• Successfully complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within six (6) months of hire orposition entry
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Essential Functions

• Performs assessment and evaluation of the pregnant and postpartum patient by assessingvital signs, fetal heart tones, fundal height, pregnancy related symptoms, incision, noteschanges, and pursues more specific investigation as needed.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of itsimplications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and byincorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan that communicates enough informationfor incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient.
• Includes the patient and their family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.
• Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing nursing care.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
• Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and theirfamily.
• Notes discharge planning elements and incorporates these in care plans.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.
• Evaluates and notes the individual patient’s response to nursing care defined in the nursingcare plan and medical records.
• Appropriately delegates and supervises care scheduled by non-professional personnel,providing instruction as needed.
• Delivers care to the newborn, administer newborn medications, assist with newbornprocedures, and monitors newborn vital signs.
• Assists in the teaching or preceptor role for student nurses and other allied health professionals with clinical time in the clinic.
• Demonstrates proficiency as defined in the position/group/department checklists and unitspecific competency standards.
• Has knowledge of and adheres to Carson Tahoe’s policies and procedures.
• Attends 80% of scheduled staff meetings/unit conferences. Attends/completes 100% of allrequired unit and hospital education and employee health annual requirements by theestablished deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unit Specific Essential Functions:

Labor and Delivery

• Includes the patient and their family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.
• Appropriately delegates and supervises care scheduled by non-professional personnel, providing instruction as needed.
• Delivers care to the newborn, administer newborn medications, assist with newborn procedures, and monitors newborn vital signs.
• Assists in the teaching or preceptor role for student nurses and other allied health professionals with clinical time in the clinic.