Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery

Registered Nurse (RN) – Special Care Nursery - St. Rita's Medical CenterScheduled Weekly Hours: 24Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)The Obstetrics (OB) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient statusDetermining the priority of the patient's problems and needsImplementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical careDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environmentEssential Functions:Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamAddresses the care provided to healthcare consumers in the context of woman-, newborn-, and family- centered care; and includes those who do not self-identify as women, or exclusively as women, as well as all people parenting newbornsProvides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) Obstetrical/Women’s Health nursing care where applicableApplies the nursing process in the care of women during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecological, and other women’s health issues and the neonate from birth until discharge with differing gestational ages, diagnoses, and complicationsDelivers care to women of all ages requiring triage, prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency managementAdminister medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEducation:Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in NursingCertifications:Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS) NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred at hire, must obtain within 3 months of hire)Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification - National Certification Corporation (preferred if interpreting fetal monitoring)Experience:One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)Recent OB, ED or Critical Care experience (preferred, not required)Training:EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.Department: Labor and Delivery - St. Rita's