Registered Nurse- Maternity/Labor & Delivery - Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Meriden
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse, Maternity/Labor and Delivery, Per diem
(Regional position between Waterbury Hospital # Manchester
Memorial) Rate of Pay: $86.00/hour NOTE: All employees must be
willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and Manchester
Memorial Hospital. POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process,
provides high quality direct and indirect patient#centered
care.##Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.##Communicates, as
appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to
treatment.##Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to the patient population served.##Promotes
the profession of nursing and professional practice through
collegial support and interactions. Reports to Associate Director
of Healthcare Staffing On Demand, LLC. #
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of labor and
delivery experience within the last 4 years. Graduate of an
accredited#school#of#Nursing. Current licensure in the state of
Connecticut. Must have certification in BLS, ACLS, and NRP upon
hire and maintain clinical competency during employment. Must have
External Fetal Monitoring Certification. ORIENTATION: Clinical
orientation must be completed within 30 days of hire. CONTINUING
EDUCATION: Employees are required to successfully complete
mandatory education/training as assigned. It is the employee#s
responsibility to complete and return all continuing education
documents, i.e., certificates/forms by the posted due date to
document knowledge of recent changes. WORK REQUIREMENTS: # A
minimum of 24 hours per month, this includes (1) 8-hour weekend
shift (weekend starts Friday 11pm- 7am Monday). A maximum of 130
hours per month will be permitted. A minimum of 1 shift per week is
preferred All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury
Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital. The Central Scheduling
Office will notify employee via the provided phone number if there
is a need to change the assigned facility prior to the start of the
shift. Employee will be notified of any change 2 hours prior to the
start of the shift. Employees are required to work (1) 12-hour
holiday under Group A; and (1) date under Group B, per year, to
meet the holiday commitment. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job.##They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position.##These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. # ######### Job-Specific Competency Performs
population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of
the maternal and newborn condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritual
aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain
management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family
regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments,
interventions, and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and
revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and
patient response to treatment.## Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation
of goals. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of
patient care which includes Labor and Delivery; Postpartum, Well
Newborn, Scrub; Circulator; and Level II Newborn in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a
timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment
in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a
teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified
learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates
autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.#
Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves
as a professional role model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the
skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients
served. Able to interpret data about the patient status to identify
each patient#s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the
patient group. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the
patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. Demonstrates
knowledge of fetal monitoring. Identifies FHR patterns and responds
appropriately.# Maintains fetal monitoring competencies by
attending two (2) strip reviews and/or one (1) fetal monitoring
conference or workshop annually. Identifies early indications of
inadequate newborn transition to extra-uterine life and responds
appropriately while supporting the family unit.
Keywords: ECHN, Meriden , Registered Nurse- Maternity/Labor & Delivery - Per Diem, Healthcare , Meriden, Connecticut
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