RN Nursery PDM

About the Position:

Provides direct patient care in the Nursery setting. Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians/director/supervisor/co-workers about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Perform general Nursing duties in all Maternal Child Health departments with adequate supervision." Additional functions applicable when acting as shift Charge Nurse: Makes patient care assignments based on the skill, experience, and temperament of other nursing personnel and on the acuity of the patients, ensuring patient, staff safety, assist in the evaluation of performance and skills of Agency/Temporary staff as well as permanent health care staff. To responsibly direct and precept staff members as needed in all aspects of patient care and management. To participate in quality improvement during all phases from planning to implementing and sustaining efforts, including taking corrective action if other employees fail to carry out delegated duties. Other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure.
• One or more years of recent Newborn Nursery/Post Partum experience preferred.
• Certifications as indicated by the Steward Certification document.
• Breastfeeding certifications within 6 months of hire and then yearly.