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

Employer
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Location
Newton, Massachusetts
Closing date
Nov 30, 2022

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Discipline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Position Type
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Work Setting
Hospital / Medical Center
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.

Qualifications
Current MA RN license required. Minimum of 1-2 years nursing experience is required.

Job Knowledge and Skills

Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Fetal Monitoring preferred.

Education and Experience

Graduate 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 Registrations

CPR 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 activity
  • Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
  • Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
  • Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
  • N/A - not applicable

Basic activity being performed

C

F

O

R

N/A

Comments

Walking

X

Device Clinic RN 10%

Standing

X

Device Clinic RN 10% _Pt care

Sitting

with back support

X

Device Clinic RN 65% w/ Back support, 5% without

without back support

X

Reaching

Overhead

X

Forward

X

Lateral

X

Low

X

Stooping

X

Bending at waist

X

Crouching

X

Bending at knees

X

Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Twisting

X

Balance

X

Pushing Tasks by weight

5 lbs

X

5-15 lbs

X

15-40 lbs

X

40-75 lbs

X

75-100 lbs

X

Pulling Tasks by weight

5 lbs

5-15 lbs

X

15-40 lbs

X

40-75 lbs

X

75-100 lbs

X

Lifting Tasks by weight

5 lbs

X

5-15 lbs

X

15-40 lbs

X

40-75 lbs

X

75-100 lbs

X

Sensory Requirements

Yes

No

Comments

Visual Activity

Close paper work

X

CRT used

X

Color vision required

X

Visual monotony

X

Hearing Activity

Conversation

X

Monitoring Equipment

X

Telephone

X

Transcription

X

Background Noise

X

Sensory Discrimination

Hot/Cold

X

Sharp/Dull

X

The 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 Statement
Newton-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.

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