Position: Registered Nurse
Duration: 4+ months
Location: 1 Blackstone Place, Providence, RI (Women & Infants Hospital)
Job Title: Mother Baby RN
Job Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of six months job-related experience required. Rhode Island License is required. Must have CPR, NRP and other credentials/certifications necessary to be competent as an L&D RN.
Responsibilities
• Provides direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluates outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilizes the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for obstetrical patients.
• Monitors medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Physician, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
• Functions well in emergency situations according to policies and procedures. Educates patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seeks feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
• Facilitates a team approach to the patient plan of care, incorporating all disciplines involved.
• Communicates with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains patient's medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
• Provides clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• Develops, maintains and enhances necessary skills to work with obstetrical patients.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.