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Emergency Room Charge Nurse

ScionHealth

Heath, AL
1 day ago
$65k - $85k

Job Description

Join Andalusia Health as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse, providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive birth experiences in a high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor the health status of mothers and newborns throughout the labor process
  • Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures such as phlebotomizing and IV placement
  • Assist with labor management, including providing education and emotional support to patients
  • Conduct assessments of maternal-fetal well-being using appropriate laboratory tests and monitoring equipment
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Respond to emergencies with critical care skills, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary
  • Educate patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program
  • Current state licensure as Registered Nurse
  • BCLS certification
  • Prior experience in L&D/LDRP required

Preferred Qualifications

  • ACLS certification
  • Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

Benefits & Perks