RN - Labor & Delivery; FT, M, Wed. & Thurs. 7pm-7a
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Title: RN -
Labor & Delivery; FT, M, Wed. & Thurs., 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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