Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery / OB & Med-Surg

Location

• Holdrege, Nebraska

Employment Type

• Contract

• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

• 2 out of 3 weekends required

• Block scheduling available

• 3-shift call off with no charge based on patient census

• 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Manage, organize, and administer nursing care for patients of all ages under physician supervision.

• Assess physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients.

• Report and document symptoms, reactions, and changes in patient condition.

• Use the nursing process to develop, implement, revise, and evaluate formal plans of care.

• Administer medications following the "Five Rights of Medication Administration."

• Provide patient and family education appropriate to age and learning abilities.

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families, and visitors.

• Prioritize daily assignments to optimize patient care.

• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality.

• Demonstrate annual competency in assigned work areas.

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational code of conduct.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Assign licensed and non-licensed staff according to patient needs and staff skill levels.

• Coach staff to improve problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives.

• Recognize and respond immediately to life-threatening patient complications.

• Maintain cooperative relationships with physicians, departments, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska

• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year

• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)