Staff Nurse II, Mom and Baby
About The Position
The Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates care plans that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This position is in the Mom and Baby department.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification, required by the department.
- Two years of recent relevant experience in Labor and Delivery (L&D) or Mom/Baby within the last five years.
- General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing patient care and assignments and meeting time-sensitive activities.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in a changing environment.
- Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
- Ability to use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Ability to work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
- Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and care transitions.
- Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate care plans that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
