Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,926 per week

Company: CHRISTUS St Michael Health System
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
• Current certification from NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or one of the following AWHONN courses: Intermediate FHM, Intermediate FHM Instructor, Advanced FHM Instructor, or Instructor Trainer at the time of hire for experienced nurses. If previously uncertified, certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire as they cannot practice independently without it. For new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty, certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS certification within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates then required to maintain certification thereafter.
• Current NRP certification at time of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter.
  • Job Details
  • The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.
  • Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans.
  • Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing.
  • Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
  • Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
  • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
  • Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
  • Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
  • Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
    • Job Requirements
    • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
    • BLS required.
    • RN License in state of employment or compact.
      • Schedule Information
      • Work Schedule: 7p-7a
      • Full Time
        • Unit Specific Information
        • Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
        • Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
        • Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
        • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

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