Maxim Healthcare Staffing Hiring for RN Labor and Delivery $2819/ week at Omaha, Nebraska Full Time

$2819 Gross Weekly for 36

“Department: Labor & Delivery

Certifications: BLS, NRP

• of L&D Beds: 16 labor rooms and 9 antepartum rooms

• of OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections: 3

• of Triage beds: 7 bed triage unit where they assess patients who are greater than 20 weeks with pregnancy complaints

• of Postpartum beds: 36

• of Births per day? Month? Year?: Up to 400 per month

• Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios?: 1:1-2 labors, 1:2-3 antepartum

• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: High-risk OB and routine obstetric care

• Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes

• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, pain meds

• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge on Both Shifts

• Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? Duties?: 2 OBTs per shift

• OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?: 3 residents and 1 supervising MD on the floor at all times

• Anesthesia in house 24/7?: CRNAs on the unit 24/7

• RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula

• Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele in recovery after a c-section

• EFM System: Obix

• Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Self scheduling, can accommodate most schedule requests

• Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend, but could be up to every other based on unit need

• Holiday Requirements: 1 major, 1 minor

• Floating Requirements: Will float to Postpartum, occasional float to the house to be a “”sitter””

• Scrub Color/Dress code: Surgical scrubs provided

• How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2-3 shifts

• Additional Notes: Attributes that will help a nurse be successful on this unit include teamwork, positive attitude, flexibility, eagerness to learn, open to new challenges, and a great attitude

  Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.

  RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.

  Updated on: 12/16/2023″

The Labor and Delivery nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the L&D Setting. The Labor and Delivery nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision.

The labor and delivery nurse works with Mothers during the final stages of pregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the Mother’s vital signs, and becoming astute in signs and symptoms of possible complications. The labor and delivery nurse is involved in patient education and addressing the psychosocial needs of Mothers after delivery and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

• Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patients assigned

• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

• Uses clinical judgment in the evaluation of activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities

• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

• Promotes interpersonal relations with patients/family/significant others, hospital healthcare coworkers, and physicians

• Uses effective communication skills with all contacts while being objective and sensitive

• Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursing unit, and activities as appropriate

• Monitors vital signs for the mother and baby

• Administers medication as ordered

• Monitors contractions and fetal heart rate

• Identifies complications during labor and delivery

• Communicates the mother’s condition and needs to the physician

• Coaches the mother during labor and delivery and provides emotional support

• Caring for the mother after she gives birth

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice.?

• One year of Labor and Delivery clinical experience within the last three years preferred.?

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.