RN, Birthing Center

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves utilizing the nursing process to care for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records, and documenting assessments including physical, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as discharge plans. The nurse will summarize assessment data, initiate care plans, and communicate pertinent information to allied patient care providers. Responsibilities include understanding and demonstrating proficiency in the charge nurse role, utilizing Computerized Nursing Informatics, and serving as a resource person for patient care, orientation, and staff teaching. The position requires participation in unit staff meetings and mandatory educational programs, as well as identifying aspects of care, monitoring quality, and evaluating care. Adherence to safety and blood/body fluid policies is essential. The nurse will assess personal learning needs, maintain documentation of professional development, and stay updated on techniques and regulations relevant to the patient population. Participation in Nursing Committees and representing the hospital positively in the community and within the institution by maintaining confidentiality and providing service excellence are also key aspects of the role. Other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor are expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Basic Life Support Certification required
CPI (Crisis Prevention) within 3 months of new position and must renew annually
Must read, write and communicate in English
Recent OB experience within 2 years required
Completion of Baby-Friendly competencies within 1 year of position
Completion of scrub training for cesarean sections within 1 year of position

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months
Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam
Documented proof of attendance at Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years
Current certification in American Academy of Pediatric Neonatal Resuscitation within 6 months of position and must maintain certification
Copy of the highest level clinical diploma/degree and/or transcript required for those employees performing moderate complexity testing

Responsibilities

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year and attends mandatory educational programs.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs.
Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.