Registered Nurse - Maternity, Per Diem

Northwell Health•Rhinebeck, NY

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver healthcare services. The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The role also requires leadership, professional accountability, and continued growth. The position is in the Maternity Department at Northern Dutchess Hospital. The nurse completes patient assessments and reassessments, documents care and outcomes, administers medications safely, coordinates and supervises nursing care, and promotes patient safety and patient-centered care. The nurse assesses learning needs, provides instruction, supports handoffs, meets regulatory and compliance responsibilities, and contributes to learning and professional development. Other duties may be assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for New York hospitals.
Current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for Connecticut hospitals.
BLS certification required upon hire for all nursing care areas.
Additional certifications and training depend on the unit and assignment; the posting lists unit-specific requirements and timelines, including NRP for MCH, NICU, LDRP, and DR by the end of orientation, and S.T.A.B.L.E. for OB at Northern Dutchess Hospital within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, depending on certification specialty and hours-of-work requirements.
Unit-specific certifications or training listed as preferred, including ACLS, TNCC, TCAR, and other certifications depending on unit, competency, and location.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated, documenting the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.
Ensure documentation is appropriate to the patient’s level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation when indicated.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients and families or significant others; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, while maintaining accountability for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing potential patient safety risks, following hospital safety policies and procedures, and initiating interventions for identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and bedside rounds with peers for assigned patients at change of shift.
Document application of the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically.
Ensure appropriate patient handoffs when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family or significant-other learning needs, plan and provide instruction using applicable teaching methods, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by respecting cultural diversity and individual dignity, maintaining caring relationships, and actively listening and communicating openly.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge through experiential, formal, and independent learning; mentor others.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.