RN – Labor & Delivery; Seasonal

DEPARTMENT:

26190 - Labor and Delivery North Naples

11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110

Full Time

12 Hour Night

The 19-bed award winning Labor and Delivery department at our North Naples campus delivers over 3,500 babies a year. Our specialty trained nurses work with mothers during the final stages of pregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the mother’s vital signs, and becoming astute in signs and symptoms of possible complications.

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

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Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships;
Have endowed chairs;
Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and Pro Scan.

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The Registered Nurse Women's & Children's Pavilion independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. This position provides direct nursing care to patients and assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.

Other duties may be assigned.

Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvement and seeks to improve job skills. Maintains the principles of confidentiality. Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information. Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job. Participates in data collection on unit. Is able to locate and document medical and nursing patient care information in the electronic or paper medical record.

Able to pull up lab result using order entry computer. Knows that the medical record is the principal source of patient related information. Is able to locate information in the medical record as evidenced by ability to perform complete chart audit. Performs thorough admission assessment, utilizes appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of unit policy. Prioritizes assessments/reassessments as patient condition warrants.

Assesses age-specific needs to patient population served. Assesses barriers to learning and utilizes findings. Identifies and prioritizes patient needs while evaluating data. Utilizes standards of nursing care to develop a sound functional plan of care. Re‑evaluates and revises patient needs daily and as needed. Identifies standards of care common to patient population. Implements nursing care in an organized and efficient manner.

Evaluates effectiveness and interventions using critical thinking skills. Delegates patient care to other team members within their scope of practice. Diligently checks emergency equipment and supplies when assigned. Delivers patient care and treatment using problem‑solving skills. Knowledge of medication dosages for patient population served. Administers medication safely and accurately, and utilizes available resources when questions arise. Initiates and coordinates patient/family teaching using individualized…