Job Summary: Provides direct patient care in the maternity and newborn care setting. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition including: fetal monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Standards of Behavior
William Newton Hospital’s Standards of Behavior allow a mechanism for holding each employee accountable and encourages us to "raise the bar". All employees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and practice them daily.
i - Integrity
We act with unwavering moral principle,
transparency, and sincerity in every
interaction.
P - Patient-Centered
We meet patients where they are, ensuring
the are active participants in their care
journey. We prioritize the patient's physical
and emotional well-being over all else.
A - Accountability
We own our actions. We set clear
expectations and hold all team members to
the same high standards.
C - Compassion
We treat every patient, family member, and
colleague with kindness, empathy, and
dignity.
E - Excellence
We approach every task, large or small, with
enthusiasm. We continually pursue mastery
and best practices in our field.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
- Ability to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation. NRP certification.
- Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonatal and the general patient population.
- Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (family in included in teaching as appropriate).
- Demonstrates knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring, identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately based upon ACOG/NCC standards.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to house supervisor, co-workers and physicians.
- Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
- Actively participates in patient education including self-care, infant care and feeding and bathing.
- Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Documentation meets current standards and polices.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Attends in-services.