Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Novant Health
Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse, RN - Labor and Delivery

Overview Novant Health is hiring a Labor and Delivery registered nurse for the Night shift at our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, NC. We're offering up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus as well as $7,500 relocation. * Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 hours per 2 weeks, Night Shift, 7pm - 7am * Department: Labor and Delivery * Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/ Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become a registered nurse at Novant Health? * Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career. * Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers by State for 2022 * One of the nation's 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review * Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign * One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities * One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine * Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group * Quality and safety recognition from CMS About the Labor and Delivery Department: We're seeking a registered nurse to join our Labor and Delivery Unit. Our unit has a dedicated team of passionate nurses who prioritize women's health and promote a teamwork culture. We offer exceptional care to our patients during labor and antepartum periods. If you possess the necessary qualifications and share our commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Qualifications * Associate or Bachelor's degree accredited in nursing school required. * Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi-State/Compact required. * 1 years' experience in acute care required. * 2 years of experience in L/D or antepartum preferred Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. * Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement. * The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. * All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm". Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course. Responsibilities * Coordinates and communicates patient care needs for discharge planning in interdisciplinary care conferences and with members of the health care team. * Develops and implements an individualized plan of nursing care with the patient and family that will address the patient's and family's needs and concerns. * Implements and evaluates the patient's response to care through assessment and reassessment and updates the plan of care. * Ensures that patients are admitted, transferred and discharged in a timely manner. * Documents assessments, delivery of care and patient's response to care in medical records. * Provides information and facilitates patient/family teaching.