Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Trinity Health

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Birthplace (LDRP)/ Labor & Delivery (LDR) unit facilitates family centered care for low and high risk antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum mothers and newborns. In addition, we provide surgical procedures and triage for GYN patients. Specialized training is provided for all aspects of obstetrical and GYN care. St. Joseph’s Health has earned the Best Maternity Hospital designation by Newsweek for the second consecutive year, recognizing it among the top 350 leading hospitals for maternity care in the U.S. The organization highlights a strong Trinity Health Culture, accessible leadership through Shared Governance, a focus on well-being with resources for physical and mental health, and strong professional relationships with an interdisciplinary team. Professional development is supported through a strong education program, generous tuition allowance, clinical ladder incentives, and job share opportunities. The company also offers scheduling options to balance work/life/school calendars and prioritizes safety in the practice environment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal family centered provision of care, family/caregiver education, goal setting, and critical thinking.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
Attend and support care of newborns during high-risk deliveries.
Provide quality patient monitoring, med/surge nursing interventions and hands on skills including monitoring labor & delivery, post-surgical care, respiratory support and more.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including OB providers, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses, lactation consultants, social workers, and spiritual care.
Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
Participates in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.