Unit Highlights
Nurses on Labor & Delivery care for pregnant patients from 16-weeks gestation until the time of delivery of their newborn(s), as well as in the immediate postpartum/recovery period. Our patient population ranges from individuals with uncomplicated deliveries to those with the most complex, high-risk medical and psychosocial issues. These include patients with mild to severe preeclampsia, diabetes, kidney disease, cardiac disease, hematologic/oncologic disease, obesity, congenital disorders, etc. Working collaboratively with Children's National Medical Center, our "Special Moms, Special Babies" program coordinates the deliveries of babies requiring the immediate attention of the specialists at CNMC. We are also a designated Baby-Friendly USA hospital, demonstrating our commitment to evidence-based practices for the maternal-newborn dyad. Our L&D unit has an interdisciplinary patient care team that consists of nurses, physicians, midwives, residents, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, equipment technicians and unit clerks.
*Various scheduling options available*
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated tohighly complex. You willidentifycurrent and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and criticallyanalyzestrends and changes in patient status andplansappropriate interventionsdirectly or indirectly through other nurses.
What We Offer
·Culture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
·Career growth-Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
·Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
·Reputation-Regional & Nationalrecognitionadvanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Qualifications
·ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursingrequired.
·Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.