Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)

This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

Summary:

Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned areas utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients.

Education Requirement:

Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. BSN preferred.

Experience Requirement:

Experience in caring for patients in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:

Registered Nurse licensure to work in state of TN. Current BLS certification required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Consistent with primary and population-specific standards of care and practice
• Consistent with nursing division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices
• With consideration given to knowledge gained from the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient
• As ordered by the Physician
• Consistent with the nature of the unit:

• Provides assistance during examination/procedures
• Completion of history and physical assessment
• Pain control interventions
• Monitors patient responses during treatment/procedure (checks temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration)
• Administration of medication, treatments and immunizations
• Prepares patient for examination/procedures; positions and drapes patients

• Patient education
• Coordinate patient referrals
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring or life support equipment shows adverse symptomatology such as respiratory or cardiac insufficiency

• Patient's response to interventions and progress towards outcomes are noted
• Assessment and ongoing assessment findings
• Updated clinical priorities for documentation
• Therapeutic nursing interventions with special attention to patient education

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgment and initiative required; is able to work without direct supervision; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Ability to plan and organize work for self and others.
• Ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done.
• Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively record and reflect observations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations
• Ability and willingness to apply nursing knowledge and skills and maintain clinical competency as required in assigned area.

Supervision Provided by this Job:

• There are no lead or supervisory responsibilities associated with this role.

Physical Demands/Conditions:

• Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment; repeated bending, squatting and stooping; exposure to infectious agents. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to administer and accurately prepare medications. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.")