Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
St. Mary's General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care in its Birthplace. The role delivers safe, direct patient care within the nursing scope of practice by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The nurse supports mothers and newborns during antepartum and postpartum periods, guides patient and family teaching, and directs the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care. The nurse must respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment, provide a safe environment for patients and visitors, and use the chain of command when necessary to protect patient well-being and ensure appropriate care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a community-based tertiary medical center in Passaic, New Jersey, providing acute care and a broad range of services. It is a center of excellence for maternal-child health and is a member of Prime Healthcare.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
- ACLS certification within 90 days of hire and maintained current.
- NRP certification within 90 days of hire and maintained current.
- Basic Fetal Monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintained current.
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred.
- STABLE certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining Birthplace standards of care.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
- Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors.
- Use the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriate care to newborns and mothers during antepartum and postpartum periods.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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