Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) - The Perinatal Center - St Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Midlothian, VA

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About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) - The Perinatal Center - St Mary's Hospital PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/ GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The clinical nurse will facilitate the coordinated care of the Perinatal patients in the Perinatal Center and in the hospital as in-patients. The clinical nurse will assist patients in obtaining efficient and comprehensive clinical and supportive care as needed throughout their pregnancy. Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or awaiting reciprocity.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Valid RN Nursing License from the state of practice
• Experience within a physician practice setting.
• Working knowledge of medical record format and content of patient records.
• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of the clinical, psychosocial and pathophysiology of pregnancy and its complications.
• Possesses ability to perform the range of nursing techniques, routine and non routine.
• Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a culturally diverse environment are required.
• Ability to review records, read physician documentation and verify patient identification.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with practice managers and other medical group staff/leadership.
• Work requires a high level of accuracy with the ability to concentrate on detailed information for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science, nursing
• 2 years of Labor and Delivery or Antepartum experience

Responsibilities

• facilitate the coordinated care of the Perinatal patients in the Perinatal Center and in the hospital as in-patients
• assist patients in obtaining efficient and comprehensive clinical and supportive care as needed throughout their pregnancy
• Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care
• coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members
• conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
• serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
• Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level