RN – Labor & Delivery

Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Facility: St Joseph Hospital – Nashua
State License: NH
Certs/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)
Years of Experience: 5
Shift: NIGHTS 3-12 or 4 – 12 hr shifts available, 7p-7a with every 3rd weekend minimum
Guaranteed Hours: 36
Description: Specialty: L&DFacility: St Joseph Hospital – NashuaState License: NHCerts/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (BLS/BCLS)Years of Experience: 5Shift: NIGHTS 3-12 or 4 – 12 hr shifts available, 7p-7a with every 3rd weekend minimumGuaranteed Hours: 36Description: Must Have min 5 years labor, post-partum experience. Needs circulation experience and willing to care for GYN surgical and general post op. JOB SUMMARY Maternal-Child Health (MCH) Nurses, under general supervision, deliver care to pregnant and laboring women, newborns, children and families across the continuum of care, and across the woman’s lifespan utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with AWHOHNN Standards For Professional Nursing Practice in the Care of Women and Newborns,7th Edition (2009). Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and their significant others, while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. MCH Nurses also assist the obstetrician, pediatrician, anesthesia and the healthcare team in their tasks to care for the patient. Education Requirements Active NH RN License required BLS certification required Other Requirements 2 or more years of Labor and Delivery experience required Must be willing to work every 3rd weekend Other Skill Required Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors Must be organized and achieve high level of accuracy in daily work Perform other general responsibilities as assigned. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). Additional Information:**Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid **St. Joseph has the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 week contract Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis; Labor and Delivery RN – Night Shift