Registered NURSE - Family Birth Center

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

• Job Summary:

  To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.

• Education:

  Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.

• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
  • Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
  • Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred
• Experience:

  Position requires a minimum of one-year direct experience in Labor/Delivery, OR circulator role, Post Partum and Newborn Nursery. CPR and NRP required. PACU experience preferred. EFM (electronic fetal monitoring) certification required within 6 months of completion of Labor and Delivery orientation.

• Other Requirements:
  • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
  • Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements.
  • Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
  • Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.
  • Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
  • Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.