RN Labor and Delivery at Amergis

TheAmergis Travel Division is currently seeking highly skilled Registered Nurses(RN) for Laborand Delivery (L & D) assignments in Washington, DC .

Position Details :

• Contract Length : 13 Weeks
• Shift Length : 3x12 hour shifts perweek, 36 hrs / week
• Shifts : Nights or Day / Night rotation
• Start Date : Within 3-4 weeks of offer

Amergis Travel Advantages

• Local office footprint in most major cities across the country.
• Premium pay rates with taxadvantage compensation
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance available on 1 st ofmonth
• Weekly pay through direct deposit
• Accessible via office phone, email, or text
• Emergency, On-call line, available 24 / 7

The Laborand Delivery nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for theapplication of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in theL&D Setting.

The Labor and Delivery nurse demonstrates the ability tomake clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner withsupervision.

The laborand delivery nurse works with Mothers during the final stages of pregnancyhelping with birthing, monitoring the Mother's vital signs, and becoming astutein signs and symptoms of possible complications.

The labor anddelivery nurse is involved in patient education and addressing the psychosocialneeds of Mothers after delivery and demonstrates critical thinking andperformance ability in the coordination of patientcare.

Consistently performs according to nursing standards and isaccountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management ofpatient care.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities :

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and / or potential nursing diagnoses

Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patients assigned

Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

Uses clinical judgment in the evaluation of activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit / floor including establishing priorities

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

Promotes interpersonal relations with patients / family / significant others, hospital healthcare coworkers, and physicians

Uses effective communication skills with all contacts while being objective and sensitive

Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursing unit, and activities as appropriate

Monitors vital signs for the mother and baby

Administers medication as ordered

Monitors contractions and fetal heart rate

Identifies complications during labor and delivery

Communicates the mother's condition and needs to the physician

Coaches the mother during labor and delivery and provides emotional support

Caring for the mother after she gives birth

Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

Minimum Requirements :

Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice.

One year of Labor and Delivery clinical experience within the last three years preferred.

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;

proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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