Registered Nurse - Maternity Department - 72 Hours
About The Position
The OB registered nurse must be able to work in labor/delivery, nursery and postpartum. Must complete competency to scrub/circulate for emergency CS. Coordinates the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards. The Registered/Graduate Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and records patient care in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care. Participates in teaching and rehabilitation of the patient. Coordinates discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the health team. Directs and assists with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Nursing Student in rendering care to patients, works collaboratively with all members of the patient care team and provides leadership so that standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in the clinical setting. Demonstrates ability to function as a charge nurse as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the span of life. He/she must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or adult patient. Must be able to fulfill department’s call time requirements. Rotation with Call
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or eligible nurse must pass their nursing boards within 6 months of hire.
- BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).
- Dysthymia and Neonatal resuscitation required within one year of hire.
- AWHONN Basic fetal monitoring course and intermediate fetal monitoring course required within one year of hire.
- Understanding and commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
- Possess nursing knowledge to effectively assess patients, formulate patient care plan, implement and evaluate plan of care and record completely.
- Possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and other members of the health care team.
- Possess the necessary abilities to perform the essential functions of this position and complete the established orientation process.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize hospital computer system.
Nice To Haves
- OB Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Work in labor/delivery, nursery and postpartum.
- Complete competency to scrub/circulate for emergency CS.
- Coordinate the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record patient care in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care.
- Participate in teaching and rehabilitation of the patient.
- Coordinate discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the health team.
- Direct and assist with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Nursing Student in rendering care to patients.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the patient care team and provide leadership so that standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in the clinical setting.
- Function as a charge nurse as assigned.
- Identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or adult patient.
- Fulfill department’s call time requirements.
- Rotation with Call
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
