RN/Clinical Nurse - Labor & Delivery - Labor and Delivery

Company: Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

RN/Clinical Nurse - Labor & DeliveryResponsibilities

RN / Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery Unit (L&D)

The Labor and Delivery unit cares for high and low risk patients. It features 19 private labor/delivery/recovery (LDR) rooms including 17 whirlpool/shower suites and two handicapped-accessible rooms with showers. In addition, there are eight private emergency OB triage/outpatient testing rooms, three surgical suites and four private post-anesthesia recovery rooms. Surgical services include cervical cerclage, tubal ligations and Caesarian Sections. The Labor and Delivery team strives to provide patient-centered, evidence based care during our more than 3,500 deliveries a year. Labor and Delivery also has a 12-bed private room Antenatal Care Unit which provides services to expecting moms for extended stays prior to delivery.

The Registered Clinical Nurse (RN) is fundamental in achieving recognized world-class health care. Assumes direct and indirect responsibility for the patient's care environment. The primary responsibility is providing care through collaboration with health care team members and the autonomous application of the nursing process. Also provides leadership, mentoring and role modeling for other members of the health care team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordination and delegation of care in a safe, secure and clean environment. Care provided displays respect for the patient's rights, dignity, values, confidentiality and expressed needs. Adaptable, using evidenced based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain and alleviating anxiety.

Reports:

Nurse Manager

Supervises:

Nurse Extern, Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Technician/Specialty Technician, Unit Secretary, Patient Care Assistant

Qualifications

Required Education:

* Associates in Nursing
* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Required Experience:

* No previous experience required
* Preferred: 2-5 years' experience as RN

Required Certification/License/Registry:

* Current license to practice as an RN in Florida
* Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH's legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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