Registered Nurse-Labor & Delivery $15,000 Sign on

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JOB POSTING

POSITION: RN - Labor and Delivery

HOURS: Full-Time Night Shift (7 pm - 7 am)

JOB SUMMARY

· Interview new patients and complete nursing history upon admission.

· Make patient rounds at the beginning of the shift and periodically during the shift.

· Implements discharge planning-give appropriate teaching and documentation to the family/patient

· Initiate care plan, realistically set goals and establish discharge criteria.

· Review and update care plan to meet changing needs of the patient.

· Assist delivering practitioner when needed.

· Report to delivering practitioner any concerns regarding the patient's condition.

· Keep medication and supply cabinets stocked.

· Evaluate the response of the patient to their care plan.

· Receive and transfer orders and document in the appropriate areas of the medical record.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state.LS, ACLS, NRP and PALS certification, or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Prior experience in obstetrical nursing preferred.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, visitors and fellow employees.
• Able to assess patient's vital signs, condition, recognizing need for intervention.
• Ability to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, transfer, transport or re-position patients with assistance.
• Must be able to work as a team member as well as independently while maintaining patient confidentiality

Sweetwater Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need."

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -"all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment"