Labor and Delivery Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This position provides patient care in the Labor and Delivery setting. It requires a Massachusetts Registered Nurse license, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and two years of prior labor and delivery experience. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The position is onsite, works a night shift, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing required; a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
Two years of prior labor and delivery experience required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Demonstrate basic analytical thinking, observational skills, and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Document patient care in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans using assessment data, team input, medical records, referrals, and other appropriate information.
Develop and document educational plans for patients and families and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals.
Evaluate patient progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment for patients, staff, families, and visitors; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely; and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines; and contribute to unit standards, goals, reviews, and committees.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to staff.
Take responsibility for professional learning, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance when needed.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orienting staff and students, provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support flexible cooperation with unit assignments and schedules.