RN - Labor & Delivery; FT, WEO, Nights
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Job Title: RN - Labor & Delivery; FT,
Weekend Option, Nights 7pm-7am Supervised by: Nurse Manager Job
Summary: Provides direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery
setting. Provides assessment and planning for individualized
patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in
patient’s clinical condition including fetal monitoring and results
of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes
in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing
duties in all Maternal-Child Health departments with adequate
supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Able to assess
neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to
AHA/AAP guidelines. Ability to conduct antepartum, intrapartum and
postpartum assessments. Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring.
Identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately. Ability to assess
presenting part by Leopold Maneuver and/or digital exam. Ability to
assess fetal cardiac activity with ultrasound transducer and
contraction activity with Toco transducer. Ability to adequately
assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain
management. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the
patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for
effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering
needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Knowledge
of medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. Follows the seven (7)
medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching
as appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with
procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual
skills. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide
services to level licensure. Treats patients and their families
with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial,
cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and
their families. Functions as liaison between administration,
patients, physicians and other healthcare providers. Interacts
professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in
the formation of the plan of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient
population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s
status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and
provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and
maintains a culture of safety and quality. Consults other
departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary
approach to the patient’s needs. Communicates appropriately and
clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians. Maintains a
good working relationship both within the department and with other
departments. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of
patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge
Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
Documentation meets current standards and policies. Manages and
operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and supervises
patient care as necessary. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations. Professional
Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory
requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and
accrediting organization standards. Maintains and ensures patient
confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as
scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears
identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system
correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attends 12 staff meetings annually or reads and returns monthly
staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive
and professional manner. Actively participates in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical
business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of
the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Requirements Regulatory Requirements Successful completion of
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification and Basic to Intermediate
fetal monitoring course. Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing. Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of
practice. Current BLS certification. Language Skills: Able to
communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred. Skills: Basic computer knowledge.
Physical Demands: Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication,
changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure
to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up
to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. This position is a
safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas
Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any
position in which a person performing the position while under the
influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety.
This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it
requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures;
working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled
substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while
working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
without compromising patient care.
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