Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Center
Company: ECHN
Location: East Longmeadow
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
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 BLS and NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. upon hire or receive
all certifications within a year after hire date and maintain
clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.
COMPETENCIES:Able to communicate effectively in English - both
verbally and in writingPossesses 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 CompetencyPerforms
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. #indeed22echn
Keywords: ECHN, Springfield , Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Center, Healthcare , East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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