Registered Nurse - Birthing Unit - Part Time Nights (24 hours)

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for its Obstetrics Birthing Unit in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The nurse will provide labor and delivery care to mothers and newborns as part of a collaborative team focused on clinical excellence and compassionate, family-centered care. Prior Labor & Delivery experience is required. The unit welcomes more than 3,000 babies each year. The nurse administers and documents medications; develops and updates individualized care plans; assesses patients and documents care and outcomes; supports patient and family education, comfort, safety, and participation in care; and facilitates discharge or transfer. The role also includes following safety, quality, privacy, compliance, and regulatory practices; contributing to professional development and evidence-based practice; using required technology; and directing other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned. The schedule consists of two 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with alternating weekends and holidays. Budgeted hours are 24 per week. The compensation pay range is $39.50–$84.02.

Requirements

Prior Labor & Delivery experience is required.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Depending on the department, required certifications may include BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR.
Ability to work two 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including alternating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is preferred.
Previous acute care RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, reconcile, and document medications according to South Shore Health policies and procedures, including proper narcotic handling and discrepancy resolution.
Develop, communicate, evaluate, and update an individualized, prioritized plan of care for each patient and document outcomes.
Complete admission assessments within eight hours; identify and document patient and family teaching needs; and perform ongoing assessments and reassessments.
Document patient care according to nursing policies, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Assess and document comfort and pain, and record responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
Advocate for patients and families, raise ethical concerns with the clinical team, and seek appropriate resources.
Communicate the plan of the day and update the whiteboard each shift; facilitate discharge or transfer, aiming for 12:00 p.m., and communicate barriers through the chain of command.
Promote a culture of safety, including verifying patient identity, following time-out and consent procedures, practicing hand hygiene and universal precautions, using personal protective equipment, and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
Maintain a regulatory-compliant environment and understand assigned responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies.
Pursue professional development by incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement into nursing practice and obtaining at least five contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Practice within the legal boundaries of the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Use required technology and software, access applicable resources, and understand downtime procedures.
Follow legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and compliance requirements; report potential compliance issues through appropriate channels and complete mandatory education.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs; collaborate with them in planning, implementing, and evaluating care; and welcome family participation according to patient preferences.
Apply age and cultural awareness, respond sensitively to diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.