Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Variable Shifts

2 weeks ago

Washington DC United States Howard University Hospital Full time

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Clinical Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someones life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

This full-time position consists of three 12-hour shifts, rotating every other weekend. Differentials and Premiums apply.

The Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse:

Collaborates with patient/family and health care team to determine health goals and interventions and to revise plans of care as needed
Maintains awareness of the units periodic statistics regarding core measures, nursing quality indicators, and customer satisfaction measures, and actively participates in activities/behaviors that progressively improve the statistics
Provides nursing care consistent with the nursing practice standards, policies, and procedures established by the unit, department, division, and institution, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements
Serves in the rotational role of charge nurse upon completion of the 6 month orientation period, and with approval by the nurse manager
Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment and measurement, and performance improvement activities
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by the Nurse Practice Act of the District of Columbia, and other governing agency regulations
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, physiological knowledge, administering medication, medical teamwork, multi-tasking, listening, verbal communication, health promotion, and maintenance

Qualified candidates will possess:

Associate's Degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia
American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support are required.
Antepartum Testing Center- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification is required, Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification is preferred.
At least 12 months of acute care/ hospital experience as an RN in any specialty is required.
NRP Certification required

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

Work-life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
HRSA Loan Forgiveness is available

COVID-19 Vaccination:

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

#GR8nursing

  • Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery Unit Night Shift

    5 days ago

    Washington DC, United States RNnetwork Full time

    RNnetwork is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Shift: 12 hours, days ~ Employment Type: Travel RNnetwork has an excellent travel opportunity for a provider experienced in the following specialty: RN-Labor and Delivery. The Labor and...

  • Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

    1 month ago

    Washington, DC, United States TotalMed Full time

    We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery for a travel assignment in Washington District of Columbia.

  • Travel Labor and Delivery RN

    5 days ago

    Washington DC, United States Host Healthcare Full time

    Host Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible ~ Employment Type: Travel Host Healthcare is an award-winning travel healthcare company with an immediate opening for this Registered Nurse - Labor and...

  • Travel Labor and Delivery RN

    4 days ago

    Washington DC, United States OneStaff Medical Full time

    OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Shift: 12 hours, flexible ~ Employment Type: Travel Labor and Delivery Nurses help bring people into the world every day. They care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring...

  • RN-Labor and Delivery Travel Nursing

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States Cross Country Nurses Full time

    Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Shift: 12 hours, flexible ~ Employment Type: Travel Job Description As a labor and delivery nurse (RN L&D), you will care for women and newborns during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and...

  • Travel Labor and Delivery RN

    5 days ago

    Washington DC, United States RTG Medical-Nursing Full time

    RTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Shift: 12 hours ~ Employment Type: Travel RTG Medical Job ID #fwrbn. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be...

  • Registered Nurse

    1 month ago

    Washington, DC, 20037, Arlington County, VA, United States TotalMed Full time

    We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery for a travel assignment in Washington District of Columbia.

  • Registered Nurse Labor

    4 days ago

    Washington, DC, United States HH MedStar Health Inc Full time

    Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery Unit (Georgetown)General Summary of Position About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Labor & Delivery Unit - 3 North MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor & Delivery (Delivery Room)/Inpatient Antepartum Suite (3 North), along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit (3 East). Perinatal...

  • Travel Labor and Delivery RN

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States Stability Healthcare Full time

    Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Shift: 12 hours, flexible ~ Employment Type: Travel *$600 travel bonus *Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare *PTO plan -- start accruing on day 1, use during contract or cash out at the end!...

  • Registered Nurse Labor

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States HH MedStar Health Inc Full time

    Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery Unit (Georgetown) General Summary of Position About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Labor & Delivery Unit - 3 North MedStar Georgetown's Perinatal Department consists of a Labor & Delivery (Delivery Room)/Inpatient Antepartum Suite (3 North), along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit (3 East)....

  • Registered Nurse

    4 days ago

    Washington, DC, United States HH MedStar Health Inc Full time

    Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and DeliveryGeneral Summary of Position Unit Highlights EXPERIENCED NURSES ONLY Nurses on Labor & Delivery care for pregnant patients from 16-weeks gestation until the time of delivery of their newborn(s), as well as in the immediate postpartum/recovery period. Our patient population ranges from individuals with uncomplicated...

  • Labor & Delivery Unit - Registered Nurse

    3 days ago

    Waupaca, WI, United States Trusted Health Full time

    Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the...

  • Travel Labor and Delivery RN

    5 days ago

    Washington DC, United States Voca Full time

    Voca is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Shift: 12 hours, days, nights ~ Employment Type: Travel ~ Shift options: am/pm rotation OR nightshift only am/pm rotation OR nightshift only 3x12 4 openings, bring a travel buddy and split cost of...

  • URGENT: Seeking RN Labor/Delivery

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States MedPro Healthcare Staffing Full time

    MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Shift: 12 hours ~ Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a travel...

  • URGENT: Seeking RN Labor/Delivery

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States MedPro Healthcare Staffing Full time

    MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Shift: 12 hours, days, nights ~ Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Labor & Delivery...

  • Registered Nurse

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States HH MedStar Health Inc Full time

    Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery General Summary of Position Unit Highlights EXPERIENCED NURSES ONLY Nurses on Labor & Delivery care for pregnant patients from 16-weeks gestation until the time of delivery of their newborn(s), as well as in the immediate postpartum/recovery period. Our patient population ranges from individuals with uncomplicated...

  • RN-Labor and Delivery Travel Nursing

    5 days ago

    Washington DC, United States Supplemental Health Care Full time

    Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Travel As one of the largest Healthcare jobs placement agencies in the U.Supplemental Health Care has been partnering with RNs for more than 30 years. We’re now...

  • Staff RN, Labor and Delivery, Night Shift

    4 days ago

    Washington DC, United States OneStaff Medical Full time

    OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Shift: 12 hours ~ Employment Type: Travel Labor and Delivery Nurses help bring people into the world every day. They care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby...

  • Labor & Delivery Unit - Registered Nurse

    5 days ago

    Wenatchee, WA, United States Trusted Health Full time

    Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the...

  • Travel Labor and Delivery RN

    6 days ago

    Washington DC, United States American Medical Staffing Full time

    American Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Labor and Delivery ~ Shift: 12 hours, flexible ~ Employment Type: Travel George Washington University Hospital American Medical Staffing Job ID #17957. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week...