Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Overview\n\nJoin our dedicated team and become part of an organization that values integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion in all we do. As a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional nursing care and guiding our team to ensure each patient receives the highest level of support during their most critical moments.\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Adhere to established nursing practices, implementing facility policies and communicating them effectively to fellow staff members, patients, and families.\n
• Receive and give thorough handoffs to ensure continuity of care and prompt follow-up actions.\n
• Conduct patient rounds, manage care teams, and report significant changes in patient conditions to the appropriate healthcare providers.\n
• Supervise and evaluate direct patient care, preparing assignments for nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses.\n
• Provide clinical oversight for certified nursing assistants and assess data gathered by licensed practical nurses.\n
• Perform nursing procedures, including medication administration according to physician orders and facility policy.\n
• Document comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans, participating in care conferences as necessary.\n
• Offer guidance and support to nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses, including participation in the employee evaluation process.\n
• Maintain awareness of emergency protocols and ensure equipment is checked regularly, documenting any incidents as needed.\n
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.\n
• Act as a patient chaperone during sensitive examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and privacy is maintained.\n\nQualifications\n\nEDUCATION : Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or Science preferred.\n\nEXPERIENCE : Minimum of one year experience in rehabilitative, psychiatric, or geriatric nursing is preferred.\n\nLICENSURE : Must hold a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.\n\nSPECIAL SKILLS : Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of nursing care.\n\nYNHHS Requisition ID : 150644