Labor and Delivery Care Coordinator (RN) (FT nights)
Labor and Delivery Care Coordinator (RN) (FT nights)
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Voorhees - 100 Bowman DriveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
L&D /MCH experience required
Summary:
Clinically accountable for coordinating needs of an assigned group of patients including assessing diagnosing planning implementing and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice.
Coordinates patient care on the unit/department.
Communicates and collaborates extensively with other caregivers physicians case management patient and/or patients families or significant others.
Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinates care on the unit/department working toward specific outcomes for each assigned patient.
Prioritizes and coordinates needs of the overall unit/department as well as those of individual patients.
Interacts with physicians and case management to coordinate care and effectively problem solves to establish appropriate plan of care promoting appropriate outcomes.
Assigns directs and evaluates all delegated care given by other members of the nursing team in accordance with the plan of care.
Performs an assessment of the patient leading to development implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
Administers monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
Participates in clinical decision-making.
Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process individual care needs wellness safety issues etc.
Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participates in orientation education and development of healthcare team.
Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License.
A minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience preferred. Certification in appropriate specialty preferred. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills hospital practices procedures and standards.
Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education journals etc.
Must have strong communication skills.
Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
Required Education:
BSN preferred.
For more benefits information click here.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
