Mother Baby RN

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse provides professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, delivering direct and indirect care through the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN oversees assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population-specific care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards. This Mother/Baby role requires at least two years of mother/baby experience. Experience with fetal monitoring is preferred, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required within the first year of employment. The RN uses evidence-based practice to provide quality care, maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, communicate patient information accurately and promptly, administer medications and IVs safely, and coordinate patient education with the multidisciplinary team. This is an onsite, per-diem position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Per-diem scheduling requires 16 weekend hours per month and work on one major summer holiday and one winter holiday. The work environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, human waste, and distressed or combative patients. The role includes frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching, and manual tasks.

Requirements

At least 2 years of mother/baby experience.
Registered Nurse state license.
NRP certification within the first year of employment.
Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the position.
Per-diem availability for 16 weekend hours per month, one major summer holiday, and one winter holiday.
Nursing certificate/diploma required; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience with fetal monitoring is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Experience with fetal monitoring.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Oversee assigned team members and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide population-specific care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards.
Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to support quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, self, and coworkers.
Participate in performance improvement activities to assure the quality of nursing practice.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
Provide safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate a comprehensive educational plan.