RN - L&D

Summary:

Shift: Night Shift 7PM-7:30AM EOW Required

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and apply critical thinking skills in patient care management.
• Integrate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Prioritize all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care” and delegating to others as appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.
• Manage assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrate allocation of material resources effectively.
• Role model the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of various patient care actions.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
• Use evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care.
• Initiate service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalate as needed.
• Practice safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinate with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized.
• Contribute to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team.

Requirements:

• NYS RN License
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience

Preferred Skills:

• EPIC experience highly preferred