What are the responsibilities and job description for the .60 Baylor RN - FMC - Postpartum - Day position at EvergreenHealth?
EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. Our patient care is recognized by Healthgrades, which named EvergreenHealth one of America's 50 Best Hospital for 2021-2022. EvergreenHealth is also the first Baby Friendly designated hospital in North America! We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Nurse to join our Family Maternity Center.
To learn more about our Family Maternity Center (FMC), please click here.
Job Summary:
Registered Nurses on the Family Maternity Center (FMC) are responsible for care of patients during labor and delivery, recovery, and postpartum. Candidates for this role must have the knowledge and ability to competently assess and care for women in the Postpartum periods, including their educational needs.
Primary Duties:
- Knowledge and ability to competently assess and care for normal neonates, providing for their needs in a warm, safe environment in the company of the infant's family.
- Communicates appropriately with Special Care Nursery nurses and/or pediatricians when the neonate's status moves beyond normal expectations for well-born infants.
- Ability to provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from spinal or epidural anesthesia following a C-section or vaginal delivery.
- Knowledge gained by attendance at a Basic Lactation Course and the ability to provide breastfeeding assistance to our patients consistent with our Family Maternity Center philosophy.
- Advanced fetal monitor strip interpretation.
- Assessment of the laboring patient including identifying alterations in the normal labor process.
- High-risk antepartum care, including knowledge of medications involved in treatment.
- Appropriate phone advice and triage service to pregnant patients.
- Assist in infant stabilization.
- Ability to circulate in the operating room for a C-section, PPTL, or another unexpected outcome or emergency.
- Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) (or required within five (5) years of employment)
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Washington
- Minimum one (1) year of current Postpartum RN experience
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- NRP certification within 4-weeks of hire
DESIRED for the position:
- Master's degree in Nursing
EvergreenHealth is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. The literature shows that having a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) contributes significantly to the quality of care. Toward that end, this position requires a BSN or a commitment to begin a BSN program within three years and obtain a BSN within five years of employment. Please note this BSN requirement does not apply to those with an RN license for twenty or more years or current EvergreenHealth RNs hired prior to April 1, 2014.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union Membership is optional.
To learn more about our Family Maternity Center (FMC), please click here.
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** We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and relocation assistance**
