Registered Nurse-Family Birthing Center – McLaren Careers

Department: Family Birthing Center

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Daily Work Times: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.

2. Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.

3. Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.

4. Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.

5. Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Required

Associate Degree from an accredited Nursing program

Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license

BLS card from AHA required before start date (valid at least 60 days beyond start date)

Intermediate Fetal Monitor Course required by by 6 months from date of hire

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required by end of unit orientation for PEDS

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Wound Care Certification (WCC/WOCN/CWCA) obtained within 12 months of hire if working in Wound Care Center

One year related specialty care experience preferred for: Cardiac Cath Lab, OR/PASS (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), IR (Interventional Radiology), ICU, Endo, or Ambulatory Surgery, FBC (Family Birthing Center)