Registered Nurse (RN), Mother/Baby - PRN, Day/Eve
About The Position
The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN delivers care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The role follows MWHC Level II Registered Nurse practice standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement. It includes directing and coordinating nursing care, supporting patient and family education and discharge planning, communicating care plans across the healthcare team, contributing to quality improvement, and supporting safe unit operations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of two years of Mother/Baby or Labor/Delivery experience.
- Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
- NRP certification required within six months.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 lbs. and pushing and pulling 20 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Coordinate patient, family, and healthcare team involvement in care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
- Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with healthcare team members.
- Assist leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
- Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
- Act as a point of contact for hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other healthcare team members.
- Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient and staff environment.
- Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
- Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees to formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
