Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (MHB) Job Listing at Catholic Health System in Buffalo, NY

Hospital / Healthcare

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (MHB)
Department: Labor & Delivery
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Nights w/weekend & holiday rotation
Hours: 7P-7A
Job Grade: 121
Union Job: Yes
Job Details:
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Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (MHB): The Labor and Delivery Registered Professional Nurse coordinates total nursing care for the patient (maternal/fetal unit) by assessing health data and analyzing the data to determine diagnosis. She/he identifies expected, individualized outcomes to develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain those outcomes. The nurse implements the interventions identified in the plan of care and evaluates the patients progress toward outcomes. The Labor and Delivery nurse has the ability to make contributions toward making the birthing experience positive and memorable for the woman and her significant others. The Labor and Delivery RN provides total care to his/her patient: assessment of maternal and fetal status, assisting provider at both vaginal and Caesarean delivery (scrub and circulate), provide indicated interventions during patient complications, providing care to the bereaved patient and her family.
REPORTS TO:The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse reports to the Maternal Child Nurse Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse assists in directing those ancillary personnel who provide assistance to the nurse : OR tech, LPN, Nursing Assistant, environmental service worker, unit secretary.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM):

Education:

· Currently licensed inNew Yorkas a Registered Professional Nurse.

· BLS

· Neonatal Resuscitation Certified during orientation to the department.

· AWHONN Fetal Monitoring validation within one (1) year of assignment.

· Perinatal Surgical Competency ( scrub and circulate) within one (1) year of assignment.

· BSN preferred

Experience:

· One (1) year of acute care nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

· The candidate requires good physical and mental health to meet the physical and emotional requirements of the position.

· Physical activities include: lifting, stooping, constant walking.

· Finger and hand dexterity and acute sensory faculties(visual acuity, aural acuity, and olfactory acuity) are required to appropriately assess changes in patient condition.

· The ability to cope with stress is required. The role requires excellent judgement and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills to provide optimal patient care under rapidly changing conditions.

· The RN directs a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of a semi skilled nature.

· Assigns, assesses performance and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to her/him.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· The Labor and Delivery Registered nurse performs duties within the Maternal Child units on the Fourth floor ofMercyHospital. (L&D,OR,PACU,Nursery,NICU,Mother/Baby units) Occasionally, the L&D RN will perform patient assessments in other units of the facility (ED,OR,PACU,ICU,General Medical Surgical units).

Environment:

· Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.

· Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.

· Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.

· Frequent exposure to many disagreeable physical conditions.

· Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (MEDIUM)

Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Overall Strength Category: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Dictionary Of Occupational Titles

Constant (C) 67-100% Workday

Occasional - Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday

Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday

Not Present (N)

Activity - Job Demand

Walk –Frequent

Climb Stairs– Occasional

Stoop –Frequent

Kneel –Occasional

Crouch– Occasional

Reach (immediate)– Frequent

Reach (overhead) –Occasional

Handling –Frequent

Fingering -Frequent

Sitting– Occasional

Standing– Constant

Push Cart -Frequent

Pull Cart- Frequent

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

· The L&D RN is responsible for her/his patient assignment. Must effectively communicate with other staff members by completing change of shift report, and updating charge nurse/manager of any clinical issues.

· The L&D RN maintains collaborative relationships with fellow L&D staff members, regularly offering and requesting assistance from peers.

External:

· The L&D RN interacts regularly with other members of the healthcare team ( attending physicians, in house physicians, nurse midwives, office staff members, childbirth educators, lactation consultant, nurses).

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