Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Geauga

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Labor and Delivery unit in Chardon, Ohio. The role involves providing safe, efficient nursing care to patients and families, implementing a relationship-based approach to patient care.

Candidates should possess a diploma in nursing, with a preference for a BSN or higher. Responsibilities include demonstrating effective communication and collaboration, leading to optimal clinical outcomes. The position requires an active RN license in Ohio and certification in Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Labor, Delivery, Post partum and recovery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing process and practice required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Ensure safety and positive care outcomes through technical skills.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively for optimized patient care.

Skills

RN experience

Communication skills

Technical nursing skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma in Nursing or ADN

BSN degree

MN degree

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Geauga (260005C9)

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Geauga (260005C9)

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 1 year of RN experience required
• Labor, Delivery, Post partum and recovery experience preferred
• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.