RN- Birthplace/1B (24/D/E)
About The Position
The RN provides nursing care for newborns and high-risk mother/baby patients. The role assesses newborn physical status, plans and evaluates patient care, and collaborates with other disciplines. The nurse provides education to newborns’ families, applies appropriate treatments and clinical interventions, and maintains knowledge of newborn standards of care. Continuing Care/Special Care or NICU experience is required, and the nurse must be willing to cross-train to postpartum and well newborn care. This position is 24 hours per week, with shifts from 6:50 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. The schedule includes weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which governs compensation. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
- Current Massachusetts RN license.
- AHA BLS certification.
- NRP certification.
- STABLE certification.
- Continuing Care/Special Care or NICU experience.
- Willingness to cross-train to postpartum and well newborn care.
- Influenza vaccination as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assess newborns’ physical status using age-appropriate knowledge.
- Plan, evaluate, and supervise care for assigned patients.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines in patient care.
- Participate in formal and informal education to improve technical skills.
- Continue learning and apply knowledge to nursing practice.
- Synthesize patient care information to formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses.
- Provide education to newborns and their families.
- Practice in accordance with the hospital department’s philosophy, purpose, and policies.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competence in newborn care, including appropriate treatments, therapies, and clinical interventions.
- Respond to the physical and psychological needs of high-risk mother/baby patients.
- Maintain current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification.
- Demonstrate knowledge of newborn standards of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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