Labor and Delivery RN

Maternal/Child Services NurseSt. Peter's provides comprehensive Maternal/Child services, delivering over 2700 babies a year. The program supports the largest number of deliveries in the Capital region, many of which are high-risk pregnancies and multiple births. The family centered team you will work with includes physicians, licensed nurse midwives, dedicated perinatal nurses, social work and spiritual care services, skilled techs, and lactation consultants. You will have the opportunity to work with mother and baby as a family unit. At St. Peter's, we recognize that nursing is one of the most challenging careers and the most rewarding. We work with nurses to ensure that their professional experiences meet the expectations they had when they chose nursing.Position Highlights:Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital RegionQuality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedulesWhat you will do:Nurses working in Mother/Baby unit have the support of comprehensive orientation developed by a clinical nurse specialist in maternal/child nursing, on-site BLS and neonatal resuscitation classes, as well as ongoing clinical education. The staff is highly involved in quality improvement activities, program development, recognition activities, and team building. The clinical ladder program provides the opportunity for professional growth through mentoring, opportunities for leadership, and generous educational funding.Responsibilities:The RN is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient to which he or she is assignedPlanning the nursing care needed to meet those needs, including spiritual, emotional and physiological needs. Once planned, the RN is responsible for seeing that the plan of care is carried out through performance and or leadership of supervised personnel and that the plan of care is evaluatedDirectly accountable to the Nurse Manager for the quality of patient care deliveredModifies and delivers care that is specific to the age, growth and development of patients according to the unit scope of servicesWhen serving in the charge role, he or she is responsible for clinical and leadership functions.Responsible for assessing the needs of each patient and planning the nursing care needed to meet those needsWhat you will need:Current NYS RNOne year of Med Surg or MaternityPay Range:$40.00-$51.10Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.