Staff Nurse - Labor/Delivery

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

SHIFT I (8:00PM-8:30AM)

Purpose of position:

Under the general supervision of the Head Nurse/Nurse Manager, a staff nurse assigned to Labor & Delivery unit provides age-appropriate professional nursing care including, assessment, planning, problem identification, care implementation, patient/family education, and evaluation of care in the perinatal women, as well as neonates.

Areas of Responsibilities:

Labor and Delivery

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assessment and re-assessment of patients' needs/problems and to determine response to treatment/intervention; completes admission assessment as specified.

· Demonstrates ability to screen and refer for psychosocial problems including elder abuse/neglect, domestic violence, depression, suicide risk, and substance abuse.

· Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in developing plan of care; provides and documents intervention according to established policies.

· Demonstrates ability to perform general procedures, including medication management, venipuncture and peripheral IV insertion.

· Utilizes available technology and equipment in providing patient care.

· Communicates patient's progress/issues using handoff and escalation policies.

· Participates in Unit Performance Improvement activities

· Serves as patient/family advocate; provides age-appropriate education to patients/family

· Conforms to regulatory agency standards that guide care in the assignment specialty

· Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development, including Specialty Board Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs
those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned
patients/clients.
2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing
personnel.
7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting
nursing practice.
10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care
services.
11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and
procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other
groups.
13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate
learning experiences.
14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualification:

For individuals holding an unrestricted registered professional nursing license BEFORE July 1,
2020 in New York State, another state or United States territory:

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
in New York State; and
2. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart
Association (AHA).
For individuals issued a registered professional nursing license on or AFTER July 1, 2020,
based on expected implementation of Chapter 502 of the Laws of 2017 and Chapter 380 of the
Laws of 2018:
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional
Nurse in New York State; and
a. A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing or higher (or other nursing degree, as identified by NYS
Education Department including Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of
Philosophy Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Science) from an accredited college or
university, registered with the NYSED; or
b. Obtains a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing or higher, as described in “a” above, within ten
(10) years of the date of initial licensure; and
2. Valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
(AHA).

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Department Preference:

· Currently licensed as Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.

· Has current BCLS and NPR prior to work assignment

· Completes comprehensive orientation including clinical rotation to like units.

· Undergoes service specific training as required, such fetal monitoring, management of induced labor, infant screening and care, and other perinatal and neonatal specialty management.

· Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)Required

· Epic (EMR) Strongly desired

· One (1) year Medical Surgical RN Experience in acute settings One (1) year Medical Surgical experience preferred

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20 hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Labor & Delivery

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,750