What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-OB/Maternity position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
Summary of Job Purpose Assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation and supervising care of patients in all areas to include teaching and discharge relief charge, as needed, utilizing standards of care, policies and procedures. Essential Job Responsibilities The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Provides ongoing accurate, complete physical and emotional and spiritual assessment for all patients assigned. Establishes nursing diagnosis based on assessment with follow through plan of care. Participates in interdisciplinary planning of care, and is able to work in L#D Nursery and Post-Partum. Safe, competent and complete care based on patient assessment and diagnosis. Provides patient and family education to include in-house and post discharge. Evaluate and update plan of care. Clerical duties to include accurate transcription of MD orders and knowledge of computer R/T those orders. Safe, accurate, timely administration of medications. Supervise OBTs, Nursing Assistants, and Orientees to maintain competent level of care. Accurate and complete documentation including co-signature when required. Performs any other duties as assigned. Essential Job Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Associate diploma or B.S.N. Experience: Minimum of 6 months # one year medical surgical hospital experience required, previous OB experience preferred Training/License: N.A./Current NYS Registered Nurse Other: BLS, ACLS, NRP, EFM Training required within 6 months of employment. Certification in inpatient obstetrics and EFM certification preferred.
