RN - L&D - Days
AdventHealth
| Description Registered Nurse â“ Labor and Delivery AdventHealth Central Texas Location Address: 2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549 Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Central Texas, Killeen, TX
Work Hours/Shift: Full time Days Differentials: 7a-3p = base wage 3p-11p = base wage plus 15% 11p-7a = base wage plus 18% Weekends are another 10% on top of the above 7a-3p = base wage plus 10% 3p-11p = base wage plus 15% plus 10% 11p-7a = base wage plus 18% plus 10% You Will Be Responsible For: · Administers care for the obstetrical patient having surgical procedure in the Labor & Delivery Operating Suite. · Intraoperative and post anesthesia care is in accordance with Hospital established standards of care. Performs steam sterilization processing of instruments and supplies for the MCH unit in accordance with Hospital standards for sterilization. Assures sterilization parameters have been met before utilizing supplies. · Assists with the care of the newborn at deliveries. · Maintains skills in neonatal resuscitation. · Demonstrates assessment skills in both high risk and low risk obstetrical patients. · Recognition of maternal and/or fetal problems are identified and reported to the physician. · Notifies charge nurse and House Supervisor of anticipated transfer. · Notifies all surgical team members of emergency and scheduled surgical procedures. · Accurately identifies and bands newborn, mother and significant others with matching identification bands. Qualifications What You Will Need: · Current RN License (Texas or Multi-state) · Associates of Nursing · BLS (NRP & ACLS) required within first 90 days of employment. Job Summary: The Metroplex Health System Department of Maternal Child Health is divided into 4 areas. We have a 22-bed Couplet Care/gyn surgical unit, which consists of post-partum mothers and their newborns, GYN surgical patients, and occasional med/surg overflow, Labor and Delivery and Nursery/Special Care Nursery. The Metroplex Health System Registered Nurse (RN) fulfills an important role as a central patient care provider responsible for the coordination and delivery of patient centered nursing care. As a full partner of the healthcare team, the Metroplex Health System RN collaborates with all other healthcare disciplines to achieve successful execution of the patientâ™s plan-of-care. The RN utilizes physical assessment skills and advanced diagnostic technology to aid in the assessment of the patientâ™s nursing care needs. Data collected is analyzed, synthesized and disseminated to other healthcare providers. The RN continues to monitor and assess the patientâ™s physical condition, emotional and social needs, continually refining the plan-of-care to ensure achievement of the desired goals of the patient and facility outcomes. Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction. Position requires experience in a specialty area of obstetrical clinical nursing activities in the areas of OB, Post-partum/Couplet Care, Antepartum, OB Operating Room, level one nursery and providing technical nursing support to nursing staff to ensure patient assessments are skilled and comprehensive care to patients.
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