Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Center, Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse of Maternity Services
reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.# Utilizing the nursing
process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient#centered
care.# Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team, patients and families.# Communicates, as
appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.#
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served.# Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Current licensure in
the state of Connecticut. Must have certification in ACLS, and NRP
upon hire or receive both certifications within a year after hire
date and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN
in this role. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
upon hire or receive certification within the new employee
introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency
during employment with ECHN in this role. Must have Electronic
Fetal Monitoring Certification within a year after hire date. Labor
and delivery experience preferred. # COMPETENCIES: Able to
communicate effectively in English # both verbally and in writing
Possesses basic computer skills # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. # ######### Job-Specific Competency Performs
population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of
the maternal and newborn condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritual
aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain
management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family
regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments,
interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises
individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient
response to treatment.## Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation
of goals. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of
patient care which includes Labor and Delivery; Postpartum, Well
Newborn, Scrub; Circulator; and Level II Newborn in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a
timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment
in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a
teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified
learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates
autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.#
Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves
as a professional role model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the
skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients
served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to
identify each patient#s age-specific needs and provide care needed
by the patient group. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of
the patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. Demonstrates
knowledge of fetal monitoring. Identifies FHR patterns and responds
appropriately.# Maintains fetal monitoring competencies by
attending two (2) strip reviews and/or one (1) fetal monitoring
conference or workshop annually. Identifies early indications of
inadequate newborn transition to extra-uterine life and responds
appropriately while supporting the family unit.
Keywords: ECHN, Chicopee , Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Center, Per Diem, Healthcare , Springfield, Massachusetts
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