Registered Nurse - Maternity - Per Diem Nights

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team on our Maternity floor!

Schedule:

Per Diem Night Shift

Responsibilities include:

Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Performs a comprehensive assessment of the neonate.

Displays an understanding of normal newborn transitional care including thermoregulation, glucose monitoring, and respiratory status.

Plans and delivers care to the newborn with complications.

Identifies patient needs based on objective data and follows through with appropriate documentation.

Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient needs identified.

Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.

Discusses with and includes parents about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents same.

Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.

Instructs parents in follow-up care/activities in preparation for transfer/discharge. Evaluates the parents understanding of instructions. Gives written instructions and materials to parents. Documents understanding of instructions.

Charts precise and specific observation via Focus Charting on Flow Sheets.

Receives and gives a knowledgeable and concise patient report to others, as necessary to demonstrate awareness of patient’s overall conditions.

Initiates Clinical Pathways/Plan of care on appropriate patient population on admission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware required.

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

BLS required; NRP within (6) months of employment

At least 1-2 years' experience in Labor and Delivery or Maternity preferred

Our Commitment

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.