RN, Birthing Center

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Birthing Center. The role requires holistic nursing care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to support mother and baby from admission through discharge.

The position offers rotating 12-hour shifts (7p–7:30a), with every other weekend and rotating holidays, and a pay range of $38.36–$81.23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention) within 3 months of position and renew annually.
• Successful passage of Cape Cod Hospital Pharmacology exam.
• Fetal Monitor Course attended every 2 years.
• American Academy of Pediatric Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 6 months.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Recent OB experience within 2 years.
• Baby-Friendly competencies within 1 year of position.
• Scrub training for cesarean sections within 1 year of position.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Documents patient assessments and communicates data to the care team.
• Assumes role of charge nurse and guides staff as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and documentation.
• Participates in staff education and Nursing Committees as appropriate.
• Maintains safety and quality standards and supports patient confidentiality.
• Provides excellent service to patients, families and coworkers.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Nursing Informatics

Job description

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Job Description - RN, Birthing Center (260805-50001151)

Job Description

RN, Birthing Center - ( 260805-50001151 )

Purpose of Position : Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.

Description :

• Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year and attends mandatory educational programs.
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• MATERNITY REGISTERED NURSE:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months
• CPI (Crisis Prevention) within 3 months of new position and must renew annually
• Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam
• Documented proof of attendance at Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years
• Current certification in American Academy of Pediatric Neonatal Resuscitation within 6 months of position and must maintain certification
• Must read, write and communicate in English
• Recent OB experience within 2 years required
• Copy of the highest level clinical diploma/degree and/or transcript required for those employees performing moderate complexity testing
• Completion of Baby-Friendly competencies within 1 year of position
• Completion of scrub training for cesarean sections within 1 year of position

Schedule Details : 24 Hours Per Week, Rotating Eves/Nights, 7p-7:30a, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Birthing Center

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 38.36 - $ 81.23