Birth Assistant RN, Per Diem, Voorhees

Virtua Health; Franklin Township (NJ); In loco; USD 57.000 - 81.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

Virtua Health is seeking a Birth Assistant to support labor and delivery within the Birth Center. This per diem, part-time position requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, and patient education, covering 12-hour shifts and weekend calls as needed.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in labor & delivery, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and NJ RN licensure with NRP/BLS are required. The role offers comprehensive benefits for eligible staff and a competitive hourly rate of $50.25.

Competenze

• Experience in labor and delivery settings.
• Current NJ RN license and relevant certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing required.

Mansioni

• Perform patient assessments and develop a care plan.
• Administer, monitor, and document therapies and interventions.
• Manage rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Educate patient and family about labor, birth, and postpartum care.
• Coordinate with healthcare team and ensure safety standards.

Conoscenze

Labor & delivery

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

NJ RN licensure

NRP

BLS

Descrizione del lavoro

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Voorhees - 165 Route 73

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Per Diem

Time Type

Part time

Work Shift

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

0

Additional Locations

Job Information

Schedule

• Cover 12-hour call shifts 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am
• 3 shifts in six weeks; two on weekends
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in labor & delivery.
• Flat rate - $50.25

Job Summary

The Birth Assistant will be an integral member of the Birth Center team, providing care for the client (patient), newborn and family, during labor, birth and post-partum period. The Birth Assistant may also participate in the provision of extended post-partum care, lactation assistance, home visits, patient education programs, community outreach, and Birth Center operations, in collaboration with the Administrative Director.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding labor, birthing, and postpartum process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies
• Provides direct patient care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn.
• Participates in Birth Center orientation & patient education activities
• Completes data collection and registry input
• Maintains Birth Center supply levels, performs equipment checks
• Provides ongoing care coordination including patient call- backs & appointment scheduling
• Completes terminal cleaning and restocking of birth suites which must be done before birth assistant leaves the Birth Center
• Reports to Lead Birth Assistant, items noted to be in short supply and/or facility issues noted while cleaning
• Attends Patient Transfer review meetings
• Attends in-service & education programs, including drills
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, programs and emergency drills
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Administrative/Clinical Director

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in labor & delivery. Additional experience in post-partum, newborn and lactation services preferred.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited nursing school.

Training / Certification / Licensure

NJ RN licensure, NRP, BLS required

ACLS preferred

Hourly Rate: $50.25

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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