Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery

HCA•Brownsville, TX

63d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program
1 year of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse in Womans Services
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
NRP required within 6 months of hire
AWHONN fetal monitoring course within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of patients in the different stages of labor; ability to identify the normal physiologic adaptations that occur during each stage.
Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of patients with complications of pregnancy.
Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of high risk pregnancy patients.
Clinical nursing practice reflects competency in: use of external and fetal monitors, use of Doppler, IV insertion and maintenance, vaginal examination, infant security, blood product administration, EMTALA screening, and sterile technique.
Will accomplish and remain AWHONN certified: registered nurse with no experience-1 year after hire date /registered nurse with L&D experience-6 months after hire date.
Demonstrates competency in the use of CPN system for documentation.
Demonstrates competency in the management of immediate postpartum patients.
Demonstrates competency to circulate for cesarean sections in the OR.
Responsible for completing educational requirements and complying with policies and procedures in regard to safety guidelines established by OSHA, JCAHO and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to provide appropriate services and care in accordance with the unique needs inherent to patient's age and culture.
Actively participates in solving problems on the unit to improve process issues as well as patient flow.
Supports departmental and hospital performance improvement initiatives.
Makes staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff skill levels

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.