Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System•Bel Air, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A clinically competent professional who utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver care to the patient population on an assigned unit. Assesses and documents accurately the physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual/cultural, and discharge planning needs of the patient/family. Develops a prioritized plan of care (POC) based on medical diagnosis and identified patient/family needs, updating it daily. Implements the plan of care by performing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem, including administering/monitoring blood transfusions, medications, and IV therapy per hospital policy. Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies. Provides health teaching on risk-reducing behaviors, activities of daily living, infection prevention, and patient rights and responsibilities. Assures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of planned strategies in relation to patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes. Assures compliance with all National Hospital Quality Measures, National Patient Safety Goals, and infection control standards. Attains knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practice. Demonstrates skills and competencies for adolescent, adult, and elderly patients. Maintains and is accountable for required 20 CEUs for the year. Submits PAM yearly completion list, if applicable. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues, assisting others with implementation of care. Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes through knowledge of the patient, use of SBAR communication, and hand-off communication per policy. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice by delivering care that protects patient outcomes, dignity, rights, and confidentiality. Integrates evidence-based findings into practice, participating in unit/hospital quality improvement efforts (e.g., shared governance) and unit-specific improvement efforts. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning and delivering care, using supplies and equipment cost-effectively. Assumes a leadership role on the team. Participates in training of nursing students/precepts, if requested. Delegates tasks and duties in compliance with policy and in a manner that results in efficient and effective patient care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery
Full time Nights: 7pm - 7:30am, every third weekend
Maintains BLS, NRP, STABLE
C-EFM required for Labor & Delivery nurses within 12-18 months after hire
All Labor & Delivery and Special Care Nursery nurses will be required to orient and maintain competencies as a Mother/Baby RN
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelors preferred.
Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland.
Certification in BCLS and NRP required. If not NRP certified, it must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
C-EFM required and if not already certified must obtain within 12-18 months after hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Labor & Delivery is preferred.
Bachelors preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses and documents accurately the physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual/cultural, and discharge planning needs of the patient/family.
Develops a prioritized plan of care (POC) based on medical diagnosis and identified patient/family needs. Updates POC daily.
Implements the plan of care by performing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem: administers/monitors blood transfusions, medications, IV therapy per hospital policy.
Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies.
Maintains BLS, NRP, STABLE.
C-EFM required for Labor & Delivery nurses within 12-18 months after hire.
All Labor & Delivery and Special Care Nursery nurses will be required to orient and maintain competencies as a Mother/Baby RN.
Sets priorities and organizes work effectively.
Provides health teaching that addresses such topics as risk-reducing behaviors, activities of daily living, infection prevention behaviors and patient rights and responsibilities.
Assures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines.
Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of the expected outcomes.
Assures compliance with all National Hospital Quality Measures.
Ensures compliance with all National Patient Safety Goals and infection control standards.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Demonstrates skills and competencies for the adolescent, adult and elderly patient.
Maintains and is accountable for required 20 CEUs for the year.
Submits PAM yearly completion list, if applicable.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues; assists others with implementation of care.
Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes through knowledge of the patient, use of SBAR communication and hand-off communication per policy.
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice by delivering care that protects patient outcomes, dignity, rights and confidentiality.
Integrates evidence-based findings into practice; participates in unit/hospital quality improvement efforts i.e. shared governance; and unit-specific improvement efforts.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of care: uses supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Assumes leadership role of the team.
Participates in training of nursing students/precepts, if requested.
Delegates tasks and duties in compliance with policy and in a manner which results in efficient and effective patient care.