Registered Nurse - Maternity Department - 72 Hours
About The Position
The OB Registered Nurse must be able to work in labor and delivery, the nursery, and postpartum, and must complete competency to scrub and circulate for emergency cesarean sections. The nurse coordinates direct patient care according to nursing care standards; assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and records care in accordance with medical and nursing plans; participates in patient teaching and rehabilitation; and coordinates discharge planning with other members of the health team. The nurse directs and assists Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Nursing Students, collaborates with the patient care team, and provides leadership to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the clinical setting. The nurse demonstrates the ability to function as a charge nurse when assigned and applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. The role must fulfill the department’s call-time requirements. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts on a rotation with call.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility to pass nursing boards within six months of hire.
- BLS certification, or obtain certification within one month of hire.
- Dysthymia and neonatal resuscitation required within one year of hire.
- Complete AWHONN Basic and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring courses within one year of hire.
- Knowledge to assess patients, formulate and implement care plans, evaluate care, and document completely.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position and complete the established orientation process.
- Ability to use the hospital computer system.
- Availability to meet department call-time requirements.
Nice To Haves
- OB experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in labor and delivery, the nursery, and postpartum according to nursing care standards.
- Complete competency to scrub and circulate for emergency cesarean sections.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care.
- Participate in patient teaching and rehabilitation.
- Coordinate discharge planning with other members of the health team.
- Direct and assist Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Nursing Students in rendering patient care.
- Collaborate with members of the patient care team and provide leadership to maintain professional nursing practice standards.
- Function as a charge nurse when assigned.
- Identify age-specific patient needs and provide appropriate care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
- Fulfill department call-time requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
