Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum (LDRP). Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum (LDRP) Registered Nurse The LDRP Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and their families throughout the childbirth continuum, including labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and Level II neonatal care. Embracing the LDRP model of care, the RN ensures a seamless and supportive experience from labor through postpartum, fostering a strong mother-baby dyad (mother-baby pair). The LDRP - RN demonstrates clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, compassion, and effective communication to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns. LDRP RN Roles and Responsibilities: Assessment: Conducts comprehensive assessments of the laboring mother, including fetal monitoring, pain management, and maternal vital signs. Assesses newborns immediately after birth, ensuring proper identification, Apgar scoring, and initiation of necessary care. Care Planning: Develops individualized care plans based on patient assessments and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. Labor Support: Provides continuous labor support, including emotional support, education, and guidance on various comfort measures and pain management techniques. Delivery Assistance: Assists with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, including acting as a second assist to the physician. Prepares and maintains sterile fields, administers medications as ordered, and provides immediate postpartum care to both mother and newborn. Recovery and Postpartum Care: Monitors mothers and newborns during the recovery period. Assists with breastfeeding or formula feeding. Provides education on newborn care. Addresses any concerns or complications Newborn Care Provides expert care for newborns, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and monitoring for jaundice and other common neonatal conditions. Facilitates early skin-to-skin contact to promote bonding and breastfeeding success. Supports parents in understanding and responding to their newborn's cues and needs. Level II NICU Care: Provides specialized care for newborns requiring Level II NICU interventions, including respiratory support, intravenous therapy, and feeding assistance. Monitors vital signs, administers medications, and performs procedures as ordered by the neonatologist or neonatal nurse practitioner. Educates parents on the specialized care their newborn is receiving and fosters a supportive environment for the family. Medication Administration: Administers medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital protocols and physician orders. Documentation: Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Patient Education: Educates patients and families on labor progress, pain management options, newborn care, postpartum self-care, and available resources. Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless and holistic care. Emergency Response: Responds promptly and effectively to emergencies, including fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn resuscitation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree program in Nursing Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required. Additional certifications in fetal monitoring or other relevant areas are a plus AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring certification or equivalent is required within 90-days of hire Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in labor and delivery nursing, including surgical assisting, is required Recent experience in an acute care facility is highly desirable About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution. Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents Clinical Ladder Program Up to 12 paid holidays each Year Flexible Spending Accounts Free Parking for all employees HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program) Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today!
Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum, NICU (LDRP). Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum, NICU (LDRP) Registered Nurse The LDRP/NICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and their families throughout the childbirth continuum, including labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and Level II neonatal care. Embracing the LDRP model of care, the RN ensures a seamless and supportive experience from labor through postpartum, fostering a strong mother-baby dyad (mother-baby pair). The LDRP - RN demonstrates clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, compassion, and effective communication to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns. LDRP RN Roles and Responsibilities: Assessment: Conducts comprehensive assessments of the laboring mother, including fetal monitoring, pain management, and maternal vital signs. Assesses newborns immediately after birth, ensuring proper identification, Apgar scoring, and initiation of necessary care. Care Planning: Develops individualized care plans based on patient assessments and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. Labor Support: Provides continuous labor support, including emotional support, education, and guidance on various comfort measures and pain management techniques. Delivery Assistance: Assists with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, including acting as a second assist to the physician. Prepares and maintains sterile fields, administers medications as ordered, and provides immediate postpartum care to both mother and newborn. Recovery and Postpartum Care: Monitors mothers and newborns during the recovery period. Assists with breastfeeding or formula feeding. Provides education on newborn care. Addresses any concerns or complications Newborn Care Provides expert care for newborns, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and monitoring for jaundice and other common neonatal conditions. Facilitates early skin-to-skin contact to promote bonding and breastfeeding success. Supports parents in understanding and responding to their newborn's cues and needs. Level II NICU Care: Provides specialized care for newborns requiring Level II NICU interventions, including respiratory support, intravenous therapy, and feeding assistance. Monitors vital signs, administers medications, and performs procedures as ordered by the neonatologist or neonatal nurse practitioner. Educates parents on the specialized care their newborn is receiving and fosters a supportive environment for the family. Medication Administration: Administers medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital protocols and physician orders. Documentation: Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Patient Education: Educates patients and families on labor progress, pain management options, newborn care, postpartum self-care, and available resources. Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless and holistic care. Emergency Response: Responds promptly and effectively to emergencies, including fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn resuscitation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree Diploma or Bachelor's Degree program in Nursing Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in L&D, PP and NICU Level II/Nursery area is preferred but cross-training will be provided for those proficient in one or two of those areas. Recent experience in an acute care facility is highly desirable Experience with quality/performance improvement programs utilizing clinical pathways/guidelines is a significant asset Knowledge of the Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory standards is preferred Ideal candidates must be able to link quality of care/services to patient satisfaction, financial, and other statistical data. Must possess excellent computer and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to educate staff and physicians effectively. Surgical OB Assist is required in position- training available within 30 days of hire BLS and NRP certifications required. Additional certifications in fetal monitoring or other relevant areas are a plus AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring certification or equivalent is required within 90-days of hire S.T.A.B.L.E is required within 30 days CPI is required within 30 days of hire ACLS is required within 60 days of hire Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in labor and delivery nursing, including surgical assisting, is required About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution. Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents Clinical Ladder Program Up to 12 paid holidays each Year Flexible Spending Accounts Free Parking for all employees HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program) Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today!
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Labor and Delivery Job Summary: Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient’s progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable: Learn more about VUMC Nursing here . Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: BabyCo 30 Job Summary: Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. . VANDERBITL BIRTH CENTER PRN RN nights 7p-7a As the region's only midwifery led out-of-hospital birth center, we’re proud to deliver a complete care experience for pregnant people and families. The nurse role at the birth center is as unique as our model of care. Nurses work closely with our team of Certified Nurse Midwives to provide individualized and evidence-based care to our clients during unmedicated labor, birth, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Experience in L+D, Mother/Baby, NICU, or other birth work is essential for this highly autonomous role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways. Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable: Learn more about VUMC Nursing here . Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required) This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Nashville General is hiring for a Full-time Certified Scrub Tech for our Labor and Delivery department in Nashville, Tennessee. The Surgical Technologist position is primarily responsible to perform “scrub” duties under the direction of a registered nurse and assist the physician during procedures as directed by the physician, assist in preparing for surgical procedures either routine or emergency, assisting in the maintenance of equipment and supplies, and other tasks assigned by supervisor. This will be a full-time position. Surg/Scrub Technologist Roles and Responsibilities: Demonstrates competency to perform proper specimen collection Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain sterile technique Competency to provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs Demonstrates active interest in increasing clinical understanding and abilities Demonstrates the ability to utilize proper instrument sterilization techniques. Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment and follow established safety measures Maintains accurate counts of supplies and instruments used during the case Required Skills & Qualifications: High School Diploma (Equivalent) or Higher Successful Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program Holds current certification as Certified Surgical Tech established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Employee must have valid BLS upon hire CPI required within 90 days of hire About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked Flexible Spending Accounts Free Parking for all employees Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today! Questions? Contract Recruiter- tara.schuchmann@nashvilleha.org
