Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery, PRN Unit Based Pool Tier IV

University of Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a clinically competent Registered Nurse for its Labor & Delivery unit. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Labor & Delivery and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that values patient dignity and integrates ethical provisions into care delivery. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you are passionate about nursing and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Labor & Delivery is required.
• Maintains 20 CEUs annually for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Directs and delivers patient care on assigned unit.
• Implements evidence-based interventions and treatments.
• Evaluates and documents patient responses and outcomes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

IV Therapy

Evidence-Based Interventions

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN), PRN-Unit Based Pool Tier IV, Labor & Delivery - Rotating shifts

PRN Tier IV: Work a minimum of 72 hours per month, including three 12-hour weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday)

Holidays: One 12-hour Major Holiday shift and two 12-hour Minor Holiday shifts

General Summary

A clinically competent professional who utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver care to the patient population on an assigned unit.

• Assesses and documents accurately the physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual/cultural, and discharge planning needs of the patient/family.
• Develops a prioritized plan of care (POC) based on medical diagnosis and identified patient/family needs. Updates POC daily.
• Implements the plan of care by performing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem, such as administering/monitoring blood transfusions, medications, IV therapy per hospital policy. Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies. Demonstrates skills and competencies with:

• Maintaining NRP, fetal monitoring, and rhythm recognition certification/competency
• Orienting and maintaining competencies as a mother/baby RN for all Labor and Delivery nurses
• Completing Advanced Life Support skills for the OB nurse course for nurses involved in the recovery of C-section patients

• Sets priorities and organizes work effectively.
• Provides health teaching on topics such as risk-reducing behaviors, activities of daily living, infection prevention, and patient rights and responsibilities.
• Ensures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of strategies in relation to patient responses and outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with all National Hospital Quality Measures, Patient Safety Goals, and infection control standards.
• Attains current nursing practice knowledge and competency.
• Demonstrates skills for adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
• Maintains and is accountable for 20 CEUs annually.
• Submits clinical ladder completion list yearly, if applicable.
• Contributes to professional development of peers and colleagues; assists with care implementation.
• Partners with others to effect change using SBAR communication and hand-off policies.
• Delivers care that respects patient dignity, rights, and confidentiality, integrating ethical provisions.
• Incorporates evidence-based findings into practice and participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Considers safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in care planning and delivery, using supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
• Assumes leadership roles within the team and participates in training nursing students or precepting, if requested.
• Delegates tasks and duties in compliance with policy for efficient and effective patient care.

Work Orientation & Experience

• Prior experience in Labor & Delivery is required.
• Orientation based on experience level, determined by the unit. All new RN team members must complete the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Hospital Breastfeeding Policy Training Program regardless of experience.