Registered NURSE, Labor & Delivery Unit, Nights

Overview

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that provides quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and more. Learn more at

This Registered Nurse for the Labor & Delivery unit opportunity is full time at 36 hours per week, offers full benefits, and a convenient night shift schedule. This dynamic individual will take care of pregnant patients during labor, obstetrical emergencies, and other obstetric conditions. The labor and delivery nurse provides care during the intrapartum period (labor and birth). A labor and delivery nurse provides support, medical care, and constant monitoring of the pregnant patient and her fetus throughout labor and birth.

Labor and delivery nurses assist and educate patients with labor and delivery conditions. Labor and delivery nurses provide patient support, critical nursing care, and comprehensive pregnancy and postpartum education.

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Collaborates with the patient's designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate. NRP, STABLE within 6 months of hire.
• Prefer one year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care setting.
• ACLS (or obtained within six months of employment).
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
• Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire.

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