NICUPostpartum RN

The Registered Nurse on Maternal Child Health is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to a designated group of patients within the Maternal Child Health department. This position will work collaboratively with Unit leadership to follow the scope of practice for nursing governing bodies that apply to Maternal Child Health (AWONN ACOG NNA AORN). These responsibilities will include the observation data collection planning implementation and evaluation of the patients physical psychological emotional educational and spiritual patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters deviations and abnormalities in physical emotional developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience. Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care plans and in prioritizing nursing care to meet patient and family for care of patients demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goalsDemonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions prioritizing both planned and unplanned events and proactively addressing potential and actual competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on CMC policies procedures and standards. Acts as a resource to for the attainment of care goals reflect resourceful involvement of CMC health team members. Facilitates the linking of patients and families with other disciplines and services as Partum experience required. Must be able to independently care for mother/baby couplets as traveler will staff Post Partum often.