Registered Nurse RN Maternity

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: At Saint Francis Hospital the Postpartum/Maternity unit consists of 29 private rooms for postpartum, newborn, antepartum and gynecology patients. Maternity nurses are responsible for providing care to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth, newborns or for the woman who has had gynecological surgery. What you will do: Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers, educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding Monitor women and newborns. for signs of illness or complications Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut
Certification: BLS CPR
Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity nursing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN graduate preferred
ACLS Preferred
Two years' experience for per diem positions

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers
Educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding
Monitor women and newborns for signs of illness or complications
Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively
Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members
Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided