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Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery
RWJBarnabas Health | |
vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement | |
United States, New Jersey, Elizabeth | |
235 Williamson Street (Show on map) | |
May 04, 2024 | |
Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery
Req #: 0000150032 Category: Labor and Delivery Nursing Status: Per Diem Shift: Night Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center Department: Labor & Delivery Location:
WILLIAMSON STREET,
235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Job Overview: Qualifications:
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions: Handles instruments in a safe and effective manner. Performs triage assessment. Provides intrapartum care as outlined in orientation competencies. Recognizes abnormal signs in mother and/or fetus and institutes appropriate nursing actions. Demonstrates understanding of role during the delivery process. Provides care for the patient experiencing a operative delivery, including serving in the circulatory and scrub roles. Applies principles of thermoregulation in the care of the newborn. Assures proper identification of medications transferred from non-sterile to sterile field. Maintains NRP certification. Recognizes abnormal FHR patterns and intervenes appropriately. Supports breastfeeding through encouragement of initial latch-on prior to transfer to nursery. Demonstrates an understanding of nursing management of patients in high-risk situations as outlined in the orientation competencies. Assesses the obstetrical Post Anesthesia status of the cesarean section patient, according to policy and procedure. Assesses the patient with cardiac monitoring and responds appropriately to emergent rhythms. Provides measures to decrease risk of infant abduction and demonstrates appropriate response in actual/potential situations. Assures newborn identification is present according to policy. Employs safety measures during surgical procedures to prevent fires. Assesses maternal-newborn attachment and intervenes if negative behaviors are noted. Other Duties: Benefits and Perks:
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer |