Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in Labor & Delivery provides compassionate patient care, collaborating with teams to develop care plans and ensuring safety and comfort.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, performs treatments, and documents care per policies and regulations.
Evaluates diagnostic tests and patient responses, applying sound nursing judgment.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, administering medications as prescribed.
Coordinates with staff to create and follow individualized care plans, guiding ancillary personnel.
Minimum qualifications include a nursing diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree, a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and 1-3 years of clinical experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
Requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of quality improvement principles.
Position involves weekend and holiday shifts and access to sensitive health information, requiring confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards.