Labor and Delivery Care Coordinator; RN; nights

Overview

Labor and Delivery Care Coordinator (RN) (FT nights) at Virtua Health. Minimum 1 - 2 years of L&D/MCH experience required.

• Coordinates care on the unit/department, working toward specific outcomes for each assigned patient.
• Prioritizes and coordinates needs of the overall unit/department as well as those of individual patients.
• Interacts with physicians and case management to coordinate care and establish appropriate plans of care to promote outcomes.
• Assigns, directs and evaluates all delegated care by other nursing team members in accordance with the plan of care.
• Performs patient assessments leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimens.
• Manages rapidly changing clinical situations and participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patients and families regarding disease processes, care needs, wellness, safety, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by the nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of the healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities and maintains professional competencies.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have a valid NJ RN license.
• A minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience preferred. Certification in appropriate specialty preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
• BSN is preferred.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

This description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications for the Labor and Delivery Care Coordinator (RN) role.