Registered Nurse, Womens Services

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Maria Parham Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

· Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Robust employee recognition and awards programs

· And much more

Position Summary

Completes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops individual plan of care for patients assigned to the unit.

Accurately administers medications and performs procedures that cannot be delegated.

Manages induction of labor and cervical ripening.

Performs fetal heart monitoring.

Manages pregnancy-caused hypertension.

Participates in emergency drug administration.

Assesses condition of the newborn, including gestational exam.

Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis.

Performs gavage feeding if required.

Monitors thermal regulation of the newborn.

Teaches and supervises the proper performance of nursing acts that have been delegated to others and monitors nursing care of other health care team members.

Understands and adheres to JCAHO standards as they apply to the nursing profession.

Participates in specific patient quality assessment activities, including chart review.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective patient outcomes. Detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multitask. Ability to apply sound judgment with clinical skills for optimal patient care. Demonstrates flexibility by accepting and supporting changes in work assignments as related to department and patient needs.

Minimum Work Experience