Registered Nurse, Women's Services Post Partum

LifePoint Health; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to women in postpartum services. This full-time RN role offers the opportunity to work nights, delivering direct patient care while utilizing your nursing expertise. You'll engage in critical thinking and decisive judgment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. As an advocate for patient well-being, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address both physical and emotional needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in women's health, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license or multistate compact license required.
• BCLS within 30 days; ACLS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Monitor and document patient conditions; collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Stress Management

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

RN-Women Services - Post Partum - Full Time - Nights
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Unit Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.

License: Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer; ACLS within 1 year of hire/transfer

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Non-Essential Functions?
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participation in improvement teams and following established channels for process improvement ideas is a requirement in all positions.
Assists with orienting new employees and students as required.