RN Mother/Baby Days

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works full time on the day shift at Northwest Medical Center's Women's Center on a mother/baby couplet team. The unit cares for new mothers and well newborns together. The position works throughout the Women's Center, providing opportunities to develop nursing skills across obstetric and newborn care. The facility promotes evidence-based care, teamwork, and participation in a unit-based council. The RN delivers patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN coordinates care in accordance with clinical protocols, organizational policies, and provider orders; collaborates with healthcare professionals; and supports patients and families with compassionate care and education. The role includes postpartum and newborn assessments and care, as well as responsibilities across obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery services.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality-improvement initiatives.
RN—Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
BCLS—Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS—Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
PALS—Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
NRP—Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
Assess patients, accurately document findings, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
Use knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document medication administration.
Assist physicians during procedures within documented competencies and skill level.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions, including CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
Advocate for patients' rights and needs in care planning and delivery.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection-control protocols and promote patient safety, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Monitor and operate medical equipment as needed for patient care and safety.
Participate in audits, chart reviews, compliance checks, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Plan, delegate, and provide care using responsible decision-making based on patient needs and organizational policies.
Document patient care and education promptly and thoroughly in the medical record.
Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of nursing standards and regulations.
Educate patients about pregnancy, conduct prenatal screenings, and prepare patients for labor and delivery.
Monitor maternal recovery, including vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and potential complications such as postpartum depression.
Assist with epidurals and other labor pain-management techniques; administer pain medication, induce labor, and manage other medication needs during labor and delivery.
Assist during labor and delivery, monitor fetal well-being, administer medications, and provide pain relief.
Monitor mothers and newborns after delivery and provide education on postpartum care and breastfeeding.
Assess newborn health, take vital signs, perform routine assessments, and educate parents on newborn care.
Assist with gynecological exams and procedures and provide education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care.
Educate patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and assess fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and reliable attendance; and comply with policies and standards.