RN - Delivery and Newborn Care - FT (Nights)

Mercy

  • Rogers, AR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
We’re a Little DifferentOur mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”Overview:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.The Delivery and Newborn Care nurse is an essentional member of the labor and delivery team, attending deliveries to assist and assume care of the newborn upon delivery. In this role the nurse will:
  • Provide immediate newborn care and assessment
  • Perform and document APGAR scoring and monitor vital signs
  • Initiate thermoregulation, airway managment, and early feeding support
  • Administer newborn medications (e.g., Vitamin K, erythromycin)
  • Support skin-to-skin contact and bonding with parents
  • Indentify and respond to signs of neonatal distress or complications
  • Collaborate with obsteteric, pediatric, and NICU teams for seamless care transitions
  • Document assessments and itnerventions accurately and promptly
Qualifications:
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
  • Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
  • Preferred Experience: Prior labor and delivery, couplet, or newborn care.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
  • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment &Care Modules
  • C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
  • Preferred Certifications:NRP
  • Physical requirements/demands:
  • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform dutiesExperience:
Only considering experienced RNs for this roleWe Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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