Job Description
Overview
FirstHealth 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. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Responsibilities
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) OB Triage RN is responsible for providing comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period. The RN in this highly specialized role is skilled at managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies, monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, and assisting with deliveries. The L&D RN collaborates with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care for expectant mothers, while assessing and monitoring the health status of their patients, providing safe and compassionate care, while ensuring timely interventions.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:
Current unrestricted North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school, AD degree in nursing, BSN preferred.
Experience: One year of clinical experience in Labor and Delivery preferred