RN- Transition Care

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- Transition Care role at First Health of the Carolinas

Overview

First Health of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.

First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Employee Benefits

We support our employees' professional growth and personal well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including a free gym membership at one of our 7 First Health Fitness Centers, educational assistance programs through First

U, exclusive employee discounts via Perk Spot, and a competitive retirement savings plan with employer matching. Join First Health of the Carolinas and help us become the best place to work in healthcare!

Transition Care RN

A labor and delivery (L&D) nurse supports patients during and after birth (vaginal and c-sections) under the supervision of a nurse midwife or physician. They also care for infants immediately after delivery. The registered nurses will work in L&D, the OR, and PACU.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake:
  Taking patient information and charting their obstetric history
• Monitoring:
  Monitoring the mother's vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions
• Administering medications:
  Giving pain medications, such as epidurals, and other treatments
• Assisting during delivery:
  Working with doctors or midwives to help deliver the baby
• Coaching:
  
  Coaching mothers through labor and delivery, and providing information on what to expect during pregnancy
• Educating:
  Educating patients and family members, especially on infant care
• Evaluating:
  Assessing the needs of parents and how to help them, and monitoring for complications
• Documenting:
  Keeping accurate electronic health records (EHRs) for all labor and delivery events, including assessments, interventions, and communication with the healthcare team

Good communication skills, emotional strength, and stress management are essential. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, active North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the NCBON without restrictions;
  Nurse Licensure Compact required.

Additional Requirements

• BLS
• NRP (within six months)
• Fetal Monitoring, Basic within 1 year and Intermediate within 2 years of hire
• Stable

Recommended Skills

• ACLS

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:
Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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