*RN, Birthing Center (Per Diem)
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Cape Cod Healthcare
Hyannis, MA, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive patient care in the Birthing Center, including physical and psychological assessments and the initiation of care plans. They will also serve as a resource for staff, maintain accurate patient records, and participate in quality improvement and unit committees.
Job Description
- Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
- Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
- Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
- Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
- Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year and attends mandatory educational programs.
- Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
- Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
- Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
- Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.
RN, Birthing Center – Grade NS1, Job Code: 6003
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Graduate of a School of Nursing
- (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification
- CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
- (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
- (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 90 days, offered within)
- (PALS) – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
- (FHM) - Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years
- Recent OB experience within 2 years
- Copy of the highest-level clinical diploma/degree and/or transcript required for those employees performing moderate complexity testing
- Completion of Baby-Friendly competencies within 1 year of position
- Completion of scrub training for cesarean sections within 1 year of position
- (Preferred) – Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN)
- Per Diem: (2) Two years previous Birthing experience required (Job Code: 6100/6101)
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
Founded
1916
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
Founded
1916
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hyannis, MA
