Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Per Diem

Job description

About Arnot Health
Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.
Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.
Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .
The Labor & Delivery RN provides compassionate, patient-centered care to expectant mothers throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. This role involves assessing maternal and fetal well-being, monitoring labor progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, supporting families during childbirth, and responding effectively to obstetric emergencies to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for both mother and baby.
Roles 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 Health's core values-accountability, compassion, communication, collaboration, and ethical care.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and eligible to obtain a New York State limited permit
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure
• BLS Required within 90 days.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Stroke certifications obtained prior to completion of the introductory period

Physical Requirements:
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job. Must be able to support patients with mobility and positioning.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:
• Onsite Arnot Health
• Per Diem
• 12 hours shift Day/Evening or Evening/Night

Pay Range Disclosure:
• Standard Rate of $46.50 per hour plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .