Registered Nurse, Womens Services

Maria Parham Health

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are :

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us :

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs
• And much more…

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. This includes Labor and Deliver, Post Partum and Newborn Nursery.

Reports to : Women and Infants Director

Responsibilities of the Position

Completes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops individual plan of care for patients assigned to the unit.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

Accurately administers medications and performs procedures that cannot be delegated.

Assesses labor progression.

Manages induction of labor and cervical ripening.

Deals competently with medical emergencies including prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, management of meconium, abruptio placenta, placenta previa.

Performs fetal heart monitoring.

Makes assessment of labor progress using Friedman labor curve.

Manages pregnancy-caused hypertension.

Initiates intravenous therapy and use of infusion pumps.

Participates in emergency drug administration.

Assists with vacuum extractor.

Assesses condition of the newborn, including gestational exam.

Performs neonatal resuscitation and assists with intubation if required.

Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis.

Works with neonatal unit to care for preterm infants and others with special problems.

Performs gavage feeding if required.

Monitors for neonatal hypoglycemia.

Monitors thermal regulation of the newborn.

Recognizes neonatal jaundice.

Teaches and supervises the proper performance of nursing acts that have been delegated to others and monitors nursing care of other health care team members.

Promotes patient / client education and involves the patient and significant others in implementation of health goals.

Understands and adheres to JCAHO standards as they apply to the nursing profession.

Participates in fire, safety, disaster, and infection control educational programs and exercises.

Participates in specific patient quality assessment activities, including chart review.

Complies with certification / recertification requirements of the position and attends continuing education courses to remain current in the field.

Minimum Education

Nursing Associate Degree or Completion of an Accredited Nursing Diploma Program.

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Certifications / Licenses

A current North Carolina or compact stated Registered Nurse (RN) license is required upon hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 days of hire.

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required within 90 days from hire date.

Required Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective patient outcomes. Detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multitask. Ability to apply sound judgment with clinical skills for optimal patient care. Demonstrates flexibility by accepting and supporting changes in work assignments as related to department and patient needs.

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of six months to one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital Medical / Surgical or L&D setting is required.

EEOC Statement

Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran

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