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.
Location: Merrimack Health · Labor & Delivery 6480
Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Evening
