Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery in Lawrence, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

The L&D Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through knowledge of the nursing process and age-specific requirements. The registered nurse directs and guides patient teaching and delegates activities to members of the patient care team, following departmental and hospital policy and procedure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to follow all Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the physical and psychosocial care of an assigned group of patients during his/her assigned shift.
• Assesses patient needs, identifying problems, planning and implementing interventions, delegating activities appropriately, evaluating the effectiveness of the care given, and adjusting the plan accordingly, using the nursing process.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to: document care given, delegate assignments, relay information, make referrals, and act as liaison between patients, physicians, other hospital disciplines, and community agencies.
• Uses all available teaching resources to enhance the teaching plan in coordination with other disciplines. He/she assesses patient/family ability to comprehend and adhere to the plan on discharge, including making referrals to appropriate outside agencies.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently. Provides direction to OR Techs, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary and other support personnel

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Massachusetts licensure.
• Service-specific credentials, certification, and experience as specified.
• ASN with enrollment in a BSN/MSN program or equivalent service line experience may be considered with CNO approval.