Registered Nurse (Reg)/ 36hr Nights- Labor & Delivery

The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.QualificationsCurrent MA RN license required. Minimum of 1-2 years L&D nursing experience is required.Job Knowledge and SkillsStrong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Fetal Monitoring preferred.Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor degree in nursing, required. Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting. 2 years L&D experience required, unless otherwise noted in job posting.Training Certifications and/or RegistrationsCPR Training required within first 3 months of employment. Evidence of continued education and professional development. Certification or advanced training in specialty area preferred. NRP required within the first 6 months of employment.Physical Environment: The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation.Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients.Physical Standards of Job Description:Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activityFrequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activityOccasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activityRarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activityN/A - not applicableBasic activity being performedCFORN/ACommentsWalkingXDevice Clinic RN 10%StandingXDevice Clinic RN 10% _Pt careSittingwith back supportXDevice Clinic RN 65% w/ Back support, 5% withoutwithout back supportXReachingOverheadXForwardXLateralXLowXStoopingXBending at waistXCrouchingXBending at kneeXKneelingXClimbingXCrawlingXTwistingXBalanceXPushing Tasks by weight5 lbX5-15 lbX15-40 lbX40-75 lbX75-100 lbXPulling Tasks by weight5 lb5-15 lbX15-40 lbX40-75 lbX75-100 lbXLifting Tasks by weight5 lbX5-15 lbX15-40 lbX40-75 lbX75-100 lbXSensory RequirementsYesNoCommentsVisual Activity Close paper workXCRT usedXColor vision requiredXVisual monotonyXHearing Activity ConversationXMonitoring EquipmentXTelephoneXTranscriptionXBackground NoiseXSensory DiscriminationHot/ColdXSharp/DullXThe above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position.It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.EEO StatementNewton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.