Full time
Rotating Shift
Our Birthplace (LDRP)/ Labor & Delivery (LDR) unit facilitates family centered care for low and high risk antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum mothers and newborns. In addition, we provide surgical procedures and triage for GYN patients. Specialized training is provided for all aspects of obstetrical and GYN care.
St. Joseph’s Health has earned the Best Maternity Hospital designation by Newsweek for the second consecutive year. Newsweek’s list names the top 350 leading hospitals for maternity care in the U.S., divided into two performance categories: five ribbon hospitals (161 institutions) and four ribbon hospitals (189 institutions) and is designed to help maternity patients pick the best place to achieve the happy outcome of a healthy child and mother. Congratulations to the entire Women and Infants Services team on this well-deserved honor.
Organization Highlights:
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Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
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Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
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Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health.
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Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including, OB providers, certified nurse midwives, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, lactation consultants, OB technicians, social workers, and spiritual care.
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Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
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Work/Life: Scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.
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Safety: Practice in an environment where safety is priority!
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal family centered provision of care, family/caregiver education, goal setting, and critical thinking.
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Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
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Attend and support care of newborns during high-risk deliveries.
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Provide quality patient monitoring, med/surge nursing interventions and hands on skills including monitoring labor & delivery, post-surgical care, respiratory support and more.
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Collaborative team approach: Our interdisciplinary team includes, OB providers, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses, lactation consultants, social workers, and spiritual care.
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Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
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Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
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Participates in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
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Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
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Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
- Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
- GN’s or RN’s with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.
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Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
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Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
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Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Career Advancement Opportunities:
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Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
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Career path to leadership roles.
Mission Statement:
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We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Vision:
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To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Core Values:
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In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
Work Environment and Hazards:
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Clinical office setting. Exposure Class I
Physical Demands:
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Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
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Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.
Work Contact Group:
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All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Supervised By:
- Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
Pay Range: $38.75- $58.95
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
