Merit Health River Region Medical Center
RN Graduate - L&D
Merit Health River Region Medical Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi, us, 39182
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Assists in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans, collaborating with experienced RNs and healthcare teams. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with protocols. Performs patient assessments, documenting vital signs, patient responses, and any changes in condition promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR). Provides patient and family education, addressing basic care, procedures, and treatment plans to promote patient understanding and adherence. Supports patient mobility, personal hygiene, and daily living activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, reporting changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs. Adheres to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies to maintain a safe care environment. Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery Graduate RN: Educates patients about pregnancy, provides prenatal screenings, and prepares patients for labor and delivery; assesses and monitors the new mother's physical recovery and potential complications; assists with epidurals and pain management during labor; administers medications, induces labor, and manages other medication needs during labor and delivery; assists during labor and delivery, monitors fetal well-being, administers medications, and provides pain relief; monitors mothers and newborns after delivery and educates on postpartum care and breastfeeding; assesses and monitors newborn health, takes vital signs, and educates parents on newborn care; assists with gynecological exams and procedures, and provides education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care; educates patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care; interprets fetal heart rate patterns and assesses fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring. Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices. Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively. Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care. Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives. Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.
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Join to apply for the
RN Graduate - L&D
role at
Merit Health River Region Medical Center 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Responsibilities
Assists in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans, collaborating with experienced RNs and healthcare teams. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with protocols. Performs patient assessments, documenting vital signs, patient responses, and any changes in condition promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR). Provides patient and family education, addressing basic care, procedures, and treatment plans to promote patient understanding and adherence. Supports patient mobility, personal hygiene, and daily living activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, reporting changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs. Adheres to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies to maintain a safe care environment. Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery Graduate RN: Educates patients about pregnancy, provides prenatal screenings, and prepares patients for labor and delivery; assesses and monitors the new mother's physical recovery and potential complications; assists with epidurals and pain management during labor; administers medications, induces labor, and manages other medication needs during labor and delivery; assists during labor and delivery, monitors fetal well-being, administers medications, and provides pain relief; monitors mothers and newborns after delivery and educates on postpartum care and breastfeeding; assesses and monitors newborn health, takes vital signs, and educates parents on newborn care; assists with gynecological exams and procedures, and provides education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care; educates patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care; interprets fetal heart rate patterns and assesses fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring. Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices. Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively. Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care. Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives. Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.
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