Registered Nurse (RN)-Birth Center, per diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Birth Center at Anna Jaques Hospital is a 12-bed, LDRP unit serving Newburyport and the surrounding Merrimack Valley. It offers private patient rooms with state-of-the-art technology and works closely with all disciplines, including Beth Israel Lahey Health. The unit has 24/7 obstetrics and anesthesia coverage with a nursing staff of 45 and is a Baby Friendly Designated hospital with a strong focus on patient experience. The Birth Center Nurse supports the care of mothers and newborns. Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) is a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a cornerstone of healthcare excellence since 1884. Located 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a large healthcare system with over 39,000 caregivers and staff. The Birthing Center is a close-knit unit that provides exemplary patient-centered, high-quality care, valuing a positive work culture and collaboration.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
State of Massachusetts RN licensure (or eligibility)
BLS Certification
NRP required within six-weeks of hire.
2 years of LDRP experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN prepared nurses preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocates for patients and families to ensure positive patient care outcomes.
Documents all changes as well as relevant information regarding patient’s response to intervention, therapeutic regimens, and patient progress as it relates to plan of care and patient’s response to teaching.
Communicates effectively with patients, families' peers and other members of the healthcare team.
Includes patient, family, and caregivers in all aspects of care while ensuring that all explanations are understandable.
Cares for patients throughout the following phases of care: triage, labor, delivery, recovery, circulate and cesarean sections, postpartum and well newborn care.
Attends deliveries when appropriate.
Implements stabilization process according to NRP guidelines.
Responds effectively and professionally in a crisis situation.
Provides resources to assist patients and families with post-discharge needs.