Registered Nurse-RN - Labor & Delivery - FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Labor & Delivery unit in Enid, Oklahoma. The role involves comprehensive patient care, coordinating plans of care, and promoting quality nursing standards. Candidates must hold current RN licensure in Oklahoma, an ADN (BSN preferred), and up to 3 years of relevant experience. BLS certification is required, along with specific fetal monitoring training within the first six months. This position plays a vital role in ensuring patient dignity and care quality.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure from the State of Oklahoma.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Up to 3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs of patients and initiate care plans.
• Implement nursing care and evaluate effectiveness.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary plans for patients.
• Perform hourly rounds to anticipate patient needs.
• Collaborate with patient care partners.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ADN required; BSN preferred

Current RN licensure from the State of Oklahoma

Tools

Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring Program

Intermediate AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Program

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse RN Labor & Delivery Full-time

St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Position Summary

The RN has multiple roles and functions including caregiver, decision-maker, client advocate, manager, rehabilitator, comforter, communicator, and teacher. The functions include assessment of the nursing needs of the patient, initiation of the plan of care of nurse action, implementation of the plan of care and the evaluation of the process, by use of the nursing process. The Standards of Practice set forth by the professional nursing associations provide guidelines for the competent, safe and professional practice. The RN promotes the dignity and quality of the nursing care given to the patient.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e., pain, re-positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.
• Collaborates with the patient’s designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Current RN licensure from the State of Oklahoma.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Up to 3 years’ experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• ALS, NRP required within 6 months of hiring.
• Completion of Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring Program (ED:FETALM) (Relias) if new to service line before orientation completion (usually 90 days).
• Completion of Intermediate AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Program (ED:AWOHNN) within 6 months of employment.
• Case studies as required through OBHRU.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.

Notice

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