Clinical Nurse Educator, Registered Nurse; RN - Perinatal Center

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The clinical nurse will facilitate the coordinated care of the Perinatal patients in the Perinatal Center and in the hospital as in‑patients. The clinical nurse will assist patients in obtaining efficient and comprehensive clinical and supportive care as needed throughout their pregnancy. Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care;

coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.

Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or awaiting reciprocity. Maintain current CPR certification.

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Valid RN Nursing License from the state of practice
• Experience with in a physician practice setting.
• Working knowledge of medical record format and content of patient records.
• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of the clinical, psychosocial and pathophysiology of pregnancy and its complications.
• Possesses ability to perform the range of nursing techniques, routine and non routine. Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a culturally diverse environment are required.
• Ability to review records, read physician documentation and verify patient identification.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with practice managers and other medical group staff/leadership.
• Work requires a high level of accuracy with the ability to concentrate on detailed information for extended periods of time.

• Bachelors of Science, nursing
• 2 years of Labor and Delivery or Antepartum experience

• Works closely with the Clinical Support Services team.
• Other duties as assigned

• The individual performing this job may anticipate possible contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies regarding infection control.
• Travel outside the office is required.
• Overnight travel on occasion to attend seminars and training.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and…