RN Stork-L&D Nurse (Full Time Nights), West Penn Hospital
About The Position
The Obstetrics Department at West Penn Hospital consists of 15 Labor & Delivery beds, 6 Triage Rooms, 3 C-Section Operating Rooms, 4 PACU beds, and a 20-bed antepartum unit. Nurses in this department are cross-trained to work in all areas. West Penn Hospital has achieved four-time Magnet® recognition, features private patient rooms, offers free employee parking, and provides a generous benefit package for full-time and part-time employees. The hospital is nationally recognized for its burn care and is the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. It is also ranked among the nation's Top-50 hospitals for OB-GYN care by US News and World Report. Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a part of Highmark Health, is a 9-hospital system committed to transforming healthcare by providing highly effective services. AHN values inclusivity, fresh perspectives, and offers excellent growth and educational opportunities to its employees.
Requirements
- High School/GED
- 2 years of experience in labor and delivery, NICU, or newborn care
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- CPR certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care to newborns immediately following birth.
- Attending births, conducting comprehensive assessments, stabilizing newborns, and facilitating a seamless transition to postnatal care.
- Collaborating closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Providing immediate neonatal care during and immediately after delivery, responding promptly to emergent situations.
- Performing APGAR scoring, evaluating vital signs, and administering necessary interventions (suctioning, warming, stimulation, oxygen, resuscitation).
- Accurately documenting all assessments, interventions, and observations; communicating effectively with the delivery team and neonatal provider.
- Obtaining vital signs, weight, length, and head circumference; facilitating skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation; administering routine medications and vaccinations.
- Educating parents on immediate newborn care and breastfeeding; providing emotional support during the birthing process.
- Coordinating with the labor and delivery team, neonatal providers, and postnatal units; participating in debriefings and case reviews.
- Adhering to hospital policies, protocols, and evidence-based practices; maintaining NRP certification.
- Conducting postpartum follow-up phone calls to address patient concerns, provide education, and monitor progress, documenting all interactions in the electronic health record.
- Providing maternal-child patient rounding, focusing on early detection of potential complications and ensuring timely intervention.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
