Labor and Delivery Nurse

Company: Parkridge East Hospital
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Description IntroductionAre you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Parkridge East Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Labor and Delivery Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.Sign On Bonus for Qualifying Candidates!BenefitsParkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Labor and Delivery Nurse opening and continue to learn!Job Summary and Qualifications
  Labor and Delivery Nurse -
  The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. -
  Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement. -
  When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues. -
  What you will do in this role: -
  You will utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, and identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. -
  You must demonstrate age specific knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment and care of patients. -
  Ensuring the privacy of our patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI) is core to your role. -
  You will utilize the nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients and document all patient care. -
  Your role demonstrates the ability to perform technical skills, follow procedures, and show critical thinking. -
  You will provide care and coordinate participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement.--- -
  What qualifications you will need: - -
  Your degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.) -
  1 year of RN experience -
  Labor and Delivery experience highly preferred -
  BLS -
  ACLS Required within 6 months -
  NRP Required within 6 months--- -
  AWHONN basic, intermediate and advanced within one year--- -
  CPI Training & Certification required within 6 months -
  Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or Compact State -Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Labor and Delivery Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords: Parkridge East Hospital, Chattanooga , Labor and Delivery Nurse, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Tennessee