Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

UNC Health Care; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking an experienced RN to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Labor & Delivery department. You will plan, supervise and document patient care using established policies and provider orders, while adapting plans for each patient’s needs.

The role requires NC RN licensure, BLS/ACS certifications as needed, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. The position is onsite with a 36-hour week schedule, night shifts, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current NC RN licensure and BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care delivered to patients in accordance with orders and standards.
• Individualizes the plan of care based on patient needs and updates the care plan as needed.
• Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems and coordinates with resources for high-risk cases.
• Collaborates with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and families.
• Promotes a safe, clean environment and adheres to regulatory guidelines.
• Precepts and mentors others within the department and participates in professional development.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical assessment

Patient care planning

Team collaboration

English communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

**This position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $35,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to help you seamlessly transition into your new role. **

Summary:

Responsibilities

1. Uses the nursing process to plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care delivered to patients in accordance with provider orders, hospital and nursing standards, established policies and procedures, and regulations.
2. Individualizes the plan of care using professional nursing judgment based on the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Evaluates patient progress and updates care plan accordingly. Maintains accountability for carrying out components of the plan of care.
3. Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
4. Collaborates and communicates effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and their families.
5. Follows the systems that support the nursing process and delivers safe and effective patient care.
6. Understands and complies with regulatory guidelines.
7. Monitors the activities of other licensed or unlicensed teammates and delegates appropriately. Provides direction, training and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources.
8. Assists teammates in the delivery of nursing care and provides direct patient care as indicated.
9. May act as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.
10. Completes continuing education, professional development and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements. Keeps current on trends and developments in area of practice.
11. Guides the professional growth of others within the department through precepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
12. Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
13. Keeps leadership informed of any problems or concerns.
14. Participates in performance improvement activities, departmental committees and other operational projects as assigned.
15. Promotes a safe, clean environment.
16. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.
17. Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients.
18. Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care for patients.
19. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
20. Takes appropriate care of material resources and equipment.
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Other information

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in North Carolina required.
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support certifications as required by department.
• Additional certifications may be required by assigned department.

Experience

• At least one year of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and procedures.
• Ability to apply the nursing process appropriately.
• Ability to assess the nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients.
• Ability to perform independently within scope of practice, and to work collaboratively.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with EMR/ Epic, and able to learn new software rapidly.
• Ability to stand, walk and meet the physical requirements of the job. for duration of shift.

Valid NC Driver's License

• No
• If driving a UNC Health Wayne vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

NUR-715 01.7010.NUR-715.CL-RN2

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Wayne Health
• Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Night Job
• Location of Job: WAYNE MED
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.