TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Ithaca, New York, 14850!
Job Title
Labor and Delivery / Postpartum Registered Nurse
Location
Ithaca, NY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to a designated group of patients within the Maternal Child Health department, following the scope of practice set forth by governing bodies including AWHONN, ACOG, NNA, and AORN
- Assess patients and families with needs ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex; recognize normal parameters and deviations in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status
- Develop and implement person-centered care plans, involving patients and families in establishing care goals and prioritizing both expected and unanticipated needs
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, proactively addressing potential and actual problems, and effectively prioritizing planned and unplanned events
- Demonstrate competence in technical skills required for the care of Maternal Child Health patients and families; serve as a resource to peers
- Facilitate collaboration across the health care team, linking patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed; float on a rotational basis to other hospital departments outside of Maternal Child Health
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Labor and Delivery experience required
- Ability to float on a rotational basis to departments outside of Maternal Child Health (including L&D OR/PACU, Postpartum, and NICU)
- Must be available to work weekends as needed; no weekend maximum applies and candidates with specific day-of-week scheduling requirements will not be considered
- Block scheduling may be considered upon request but is not expected; scheduling requests outside of approved RTO discussed at time of offer may not be accommodated
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Postpartum nursing experience preferred
- Familiarity with Maternal Child Health policies, procedures, and standards
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a comprehensive Maternal Child Health department serving a diverse patient population across Labor and Delivery and Postpartum settings
- Collaborative unit environment that values person-centered care and supports professional growth