RN - L&D

Labor And Delivery Nurse3 shifts of 12 hours each. Rotating shifts.Minimum QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience in nursing.Current Registered Nurse license in North Dakota or a Compact State Agreement.Certifications/RequirementsBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of PediatricsSTABLE - S.T.A.B.L.E.Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in compliance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. The position requires the nurse to maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patients served. The nurse will coordinate patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and ensure comprehensive patient education for safe discharges.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform daily rounds on all patients, ensuring quality customer service and addressing unmet needs.Develop individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments, including physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.Assess patient conditions, set goals, and implement nursing actions to achieve patient care objectives.Monitor and reassess patients' self-reported symptoms of pain, taking appropriate actions as per standards.Identify early warning signs of changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to deteriorating situations.Assist in or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.Report observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team members, ensuring accurate and concise documentation.Facilitate prompt interventions or referrals and complete incident reports prior to the end of each shift.Establish and maintain communication with patients and families, providing education and counseling based on identified needs to enhance understanding.Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible to optimize patient and family readiness.Evaluate and document interventions according to standard operating procedures.Assign or delegate nursing interventions to competent personnel within the scope of practice as needed.Perform other duties as required to meet departmental or organizational needs.Holiday coverage is required.