Registered Nurse - Maternity - Nights

Overview

Part-time Registered Nurse needed on the Maternity floor. Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 28 hours per week with every-other weekend and rotating holidays.

• Plan and render nursing care within an assigned unit; provide direct patient care and maintain clinical records reflecting the patient’s condition, medications, treatments, examinations, and progress in accordance with the Delaware Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of the neonate and apply knowledge of normal newborn transitional care (thermoregulation, glucose monitoring, respiratory status).
• Plan and deliver care for newborns with complications; identify patient needs based on objective data and document accordingly.
• Implement appropriate nursing actions for identified patient needs; exercise sound judgment and clinical decision-making.
• Communicate with parents about planned patient care and expected outcomes; document discussions and provide written instructions and materials to parents.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate delivery of patient care and coordinate discharge planning; educate parents on follow-up care and activities.
• Document understanding of instructions and ensure clear, precise observations using proper charting methods.
• Receive and give comprehensive patient reports as needed; initiate clinical pathways/plan of care on admission for appropriate patient populations.

• ASN required; BSN preferred, from an accredited school of nursing
• Active RN license in the state of Delaware
• Previous maternity experience preferred; open to other nursing backgrounds
• BLS required
• NRP certification to be obtained within 6 months of employment

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire)
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• And more

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. Trinity Health is a large not-for-profit, faith-based health care system with a broad national presence and diverse communities.