31400/31600 - Labor and Delivery – Registered Nurse 1, Inpatient
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. FT positions available (36 hours) D/N, 8 &12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends, on-call responsibilities. Provide direct care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum (high, moderate, and low risk) patients, in collaboration with physicians and social workers in Labor and Delivery. Expectation is to provide patient and family centered care always. Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment. In addition to the primary position to this unit, employees are oriented and trained to various competencies/mode of care and delivery across the OB service. Newly hired nurses will be trained to function in the obstetric operating rooms and the obstetric emergency room (triage). Floating among units in order to meet variable needs of volume and acuity is an ongoing expectation of all OB/GYN nurses. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year OB or Critical Care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience.
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care.
- Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Provide direct care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum (high, moderate, and low risk) patients, in collaboration with physicians and social workers in Labor and Delivery.
- Expectation is to provide patient and family centered care always.
- Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Newly hired nurses will be trained to function in the obstetric operating rooms and the obstetric emergency room (triage).
- Floating among units in order to meet variable needs of volume and acuity is an ongoing expectation of all OB/GYN nurses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
