What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Nurse position at ScionHealth?
Trauma Nurse at ScionHealth Summary:
The Trauma Nurse position focuses on delivering high-quality care to mothers and newborns during the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum phases. Candidates need a strong background in obstetric nursing, critical care, and emergency medicine to provide effective support in high-pressure environments.
DescriptionScionHealth is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery/Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (L&D/LDRP) Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the labor and delivery and recovery, and postpartum process. This role requires a strong understanding of obstetric nursing, critical care, and emergency medicine, as well as the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. The experienced L&D/ LDRP Registered Nurse will collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive birth experiences.
In this Role You Will:
- Monitor the health status of mothers and newborns throughout the labor process.
- Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures such as phlebotomizing and IV placement.
- Assist with labor management, including providing education and emotional support to patients.
- Conduct assessments of maternal-fetal well-being using appropriate laboratory tests and monitoring equipment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Respond to emergencies with critical care skills, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Educate patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards.
Licenses/Certification: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
Experience: Prior experience in L&D/LDRP Highly preferred Minimum six months experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Keywords:
Trauma Nurse, Labor and Delivery, L&D Nurse, Postpartum Care, Obstetric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Patient Education, Healthcare Team, Nursing Careers, Emergency Medicine