Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Location: Dallas, TX
Duration : 3+ Months (Possible Extension)

Work Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts | 36 hours weekly

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Note: Must have level 1 experience. Up to 2-5 years of L&D experience is Preferred by the manager.

Responsibilities:

· Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.

· Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.

· Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.

· Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.

· Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.

· Delivers patient care competently.

· Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.

· Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.

· Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

· Delegates tasks to support staff.