Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Per Diem
Job Location:
Elmira, NY - USA
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Job Summary
MAIN FUNCTION:
The RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self the nursing process the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members. The RN is expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform continuous thorough physiologic psychological and cognitive assessments for laboring patients.
- Develop individualized nursing diagnoses and patient-centered care plans including expected outcomes.
- Provide safe skillful compassionate care throughout labor delivery and immediate postpartum periods.
- Document all patient care accurately concisely and in a timely manner.
- Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies following protocols and maintaining composure.
- Educate patients and families on care plans expectations and postpartum needs.
- Collaborate with physicians midwives and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
- Utilize resources appropriately prioritizing patient needs and maintaining safety at all times.
- Participate in ongoing professional development quality improvement initiatives and unit goals.
- Uphold Arnot Healths core values-accountability compassion communication collaboration and ethical care.
EDUCATION:
Current NYS nursing licensure limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Appreciable physical effort required; lifting pulling pushing and moving patients of various size capabilities and abilities. Some lifting reaching and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues.
** ADA Essential Functions
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Arnot Health offers comprehensive healthcare, including primary care, orthopedics, cancer, & heart care in the Twin Tiers region. Recognized among Forbes' Top Hospitals in 2026.
