Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,608 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Vail, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

POSITION PURPOSE: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the position. This position is responsible for caring for antepartum patients, laboring patients through childbirth, recovery, and postpartum, lactation education and assistance, providing family centered care including the well newborn and the Level 2 Nursery. Assure expert, compassion, individualize nursing care for patients and families expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maximum of ten functions in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job’s time. Please include supervisory responsibilities. · 1.Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction. 2. Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services. 3. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness. 4. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue. 5. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance. 7. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines. 8. Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction. 9. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families. 11. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. 12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Experience: o One-year clinical experience required. License(s): o Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required. Certification(s): o Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required. Computer / Typing: o Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Education: o Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018. PHYSICAL DEMANDS It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare environment. Some of these hazards could include, but are not limited to: radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress. Vail Health has a Safety Management program in place addressing these issues. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: - 10% Stand: - 25% Walk: - 15% Run: - N/A Squat: - 10% Bend: - 5% Twist: - 5% Lift: - 10% Kneel: - 10% Drive: - N/A Climb: - N/A Crawl: - N/A Reach above shoulder: - 10% Other: - N/A SENSORY REQUIREMENT: Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday. Up to 10 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 20 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 35 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 50 lbs - Not Required Up to 75 lbs - Not Required Up to 100 lbs - Not Required Over 100 lbs - Not Required AGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required Adolescence (13-17 years) - Required Young adult/Adult (18-64 years) - Required Adult/Middle-ages (65-79 years) - N/A Geriatric (80+ years) - N/A NATURE AND SCOPE: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position. Communicates effectively, clearly and timely. The incumbent must be able to come to work promptly and routinely in order to begin the job functions at the start of the scheduled shift to impact the patients’ healthcare experience. Ability to care for oneself; perform manual tasks; see, speak, breath, learn, read, concentrate, think, communicate, and work are essential to perform this role in the organization. Ability to work under stress and to deadline while working (independently or) with others. This position does provide patient care. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description. I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold, or will obtain within the amount of time specified, all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable). It is further understood that the position description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and/or organizational needs.

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #489854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

About Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

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Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...

Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.

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Location: East Vail, CO, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024