*RN, Birthing Center (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a registered nurse for the Birthing Center on a per diem basis. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care using the nursing process, documenting care, and collaborating with the care team.

Ideal candidates will be licensed RN in Massachusetts, with BLS and ACLS (within 6 months). Per diem hours include rotating evenings/nights and weekends, and ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduate of a School of Nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Massachusetts).
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support).
• ACLS certification within 6 months (obtain within).
• PALS, De-escalation and other required trainings within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Maintains and delivers high quality customer service standards.
• Directs and guides patient care and staff while following hospital policy.
• Maintains accurate and current patient records and discharge plans.
• Serves as resource person on patient care and nursing education.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate

Education

Graduate of a School of Nursing

Job description

• RN, Birthing Center (Per Diem) 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.

• RN, Birthing Center (Per Diem) 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

RN, Birthing Center – Grade NS1, Job Code: 6003

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Graduate of a School of Nursing
• (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
• (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 90 days, offered within)
• (PALS) – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (FHM) - Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years
• Recent OB experience within 2 years
• 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
• (Preferred) – Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN)
• Per Diem: (2) Two years previous Birthing experience required (Job Code: 6100/6101)

Schedule Details:

Per Diem Hours, Rotating Eve/Nights, 7p-7:30a, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Organization :

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location :

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department :

CCH-Birthing Center

Annual/Hourly :

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range :

39.33 - 70.38