Labor and Delivery Nurse

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us! Job Summary and Qualifications Labor and Delivery Nurse The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement. When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues. What you will do in this role: You will utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, and identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. You must demonstrate age specific knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment and care of patients. Ensuring the privacy of our patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI) is core to your role. You will utilize the nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients and document all patient care. Your role demonstrates the ability to perform technical skills, follow procedures, and show critical thinking. You will provide care and coordinate participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement. What qualifications you will need: Your degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.) 1 year of RN experience Labor and Delivery experience highly preferred BLS ACLS Required within 6 months NRP Required within 6 months AWHONN basic, intermediate and advanced within one year CPI Training & Certification required within 6 months Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or Compact State