RN Labor and Delivery - Bergen County - NJ!

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking Labor and Delivery nurse to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.Responsibilities:Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents and.or potential nursing diagnoses.

Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patients assigned.

Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.

Uses clinical judgment in the evaluation of activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities.

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.

Promotes interpersonal relations with patients/family/significant others, hospital healthcare co-workers, and physicians.

Uses effective communication skills with all contacts while being objective and sensitive.

Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursing unit, and activities as appropriate.

Arrives at the hospital in time before the scheduled shift starts to sign-in at the nursing office and report to the floor/unit for orientation and/or report.

Work assignments are completed during the assigned shift, unless the hospital supervisor approved overtime.

Dress/attire worn to the hospital is clean, professional, and appropriate for the clinical area assigned

Uses knowledge and practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act; Standards of Nursing Practice; Standards of Patient Care; The Joint Commission, state and local laws; Patient Bill of rights per hospital, and Maxim nursing and client hospital policies

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice.

Current BLS card.

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

Current Health Certificate (if applicable).

One year of Labor and Delivery clinical experience within the last three years preferred.

Ability to effectively elicit//provide information and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Maxim Healthcare Group

Maxim Healthcare Group has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim€™s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.