Mother Baby Registered Nurse

Employment Opportunity with Saint Joseph Mercy Health SystemSaint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.Competitive compensationFull benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and DisabilityRetirement savings plan with employer contributionOpportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity HealthDepartment DescriptionNursing staff on the 3N Mother Baby Unit provide individualized care to postpartum women and newborns within the context of family and relationship centered care. The patient population consists of women in the early postpartum period and their normal newborns or uncomplicated late preterm newborns, women who chose to be cared for on the MB unit following a newborn loss and women who are readmitted to the hospital within 6 weeks postpartum. 3N MB is an inpatient unit consisting of 34 adult beds and 42 nursery beds.SummaryProvides quality patient centered care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs through competent clinical practice and application of the nursing process. Consistently integrates concepts of relationship based care into practice. Serves as a clinical and educational resource to others on the unit. Assumes accountability for nursing care of designated patients. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.Duties and ResponsibilitiesGathers and analyzes patient informationDevelops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of careUses teach back methodology to educate patient and familyActively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquiredEffectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffsFollows all HIPAA policies and proceduresBehaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy HospitalsRequirementsGraduation from accredited nursing program.Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needsInterpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.Rooted 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.