Registered Nurse (Reg)/ 36hr Nights- Labor & Delivery

Registered Nurse (Reg)/ 36hr Nights- Labor & Delivery

The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.

Qualifications:

Current MA RN license required. Minimum of 1-2 years L&D nursing experience is required.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Fetal Monitoring preferred.

Education and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor degree in nursing required. Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting. 2 years L&D experience required, unless otherwise noted in job posting.

Training Certifications and/or Registrations:

CPR Training required within first 3 months of employment. Evidence of continued education and professional development. Certification or advanced training in specialty area preferred. NRP required within the first 6 months of employment.

Physical Environment:

The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients.

Physical Standards of Job Description:

• Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• Frequently - 25% to 75% of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Occasionally - 5% to 25% of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Rarely - under 5% of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• N/A - not applicable

Sensory Requirements:

Visual Activity:

Close paper work: X

CRT used: X

Color vision required: X

Visual monotony: X

Hearing Activity:

Conversation: X

Monitoring Equipment: X

Telephone: X

Transcription: X

Background Noise: X

Sensory Discrimination:

Hot/Cold: X

Sharp/Dull: X

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

Primary Location: MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus

Work Locations: NWH Main Campus 2014 Washington Street Newton 02462

Job: Registered Nurse

Organization: Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours: 36

Shift: Night Job

Posted Shift Description: 7:15p-7:15a x3, every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays

Employee Status: Regular