Registered Nurse, Womens Services
Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
" Maria Parham Health Who We Are: People are our passion and
purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health
is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are
fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American
Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are: Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the
region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating,
fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting
and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find
yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next! Why Choose
Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for
full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and
PTO donation programs · Employee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistance · Loan Repayment and
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Robust
employee recognition and awards programs · And much more… Position
Summary Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing
process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice. This includes Labor and Deliver, Post Partum and Newborn
Nursery. Reports to: Women and Infant Director Responsibilities of
the Position Completes initial nursing histories, assesses
patients' conditions, and develops individual plan of care for
patients assigned to the unit. Provides direct patient care,
evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists as required and
adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal
patient care. Accurately administers medications and performs
procedures that cannot be delegated. Assesses labor progression.
Manages induction of labor and cervical ripening. Deals competently
with medical emergencies including prolapsed cord, breech delivery,
postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture,
management of meconium, abruptio placenta, placenta previa.
Performs fetal heart monitoring. Makes assessment of labor progress
using Friedman labor curve. Manages pregnancy-caused hypertension.
Initiates intravenous therapy and use of infusion pumps.
Participates in emergency drug administration. Assists with vacuum
extractor. Assesses condition of the newborn, including gestational
exam. Performs neonatal resuscitation and assists with intubation
if required. Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis. Works with
neonatal unit to care for preterm infants and others with special
problems. Performs gavage feeding if required. Monitors for
neonatal hypoglycemia. Monitors thermal regulation of the newborn.
Recognizes neonatal jaundice. Teaches and supervises the proper
performance of nursing acts that have been delegated to others and
monitors nursing care of other health care team members. Promotes
patient/client education and involves the patient and significant
others in implementation of health goals. Understands and adheres
to JCAHO standards as they apply to the nursing profession.
Participates in fire, safety, disaster, and infection control
educational programs and exercises. Participates in specific
patient quality assessment activities, including chart review.
Complies with certification/recertification requirements of the
position and attends continuing education courses to remain current
in the field. Minimum Education Nursing Associate Degree or
Completion of an Accredited Nursing Diploma Program. Bachelor's
degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred. Certifications/Licenses A
current North Carolina or compact stated Registered Nurse (RN)
license is required upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is
required within 30 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
(NRP) is required within 90 days from hire date. Required Skills
Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of
appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to
promote effective patient outcomes. Detail oriented, with ability
to prioritize and multitask. Ability to apply sound judgment with
clinical skills for optimal patient care. Demonstrates flexibility
by accepting and supporting changes in work assignments as related
to department and patient needs. Minimum Work Experience Minimum of
six months to one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a
hospital Medical/Surgical or L&D setting is required. EEOC
Statement Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal
Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and
complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
against any employee or applicant for employment because of color,
race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status,
or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are
looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran "Lifepoint Health is a
leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making
Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network
spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32
rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170
additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as
acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care
facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented
people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that
truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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