Req #: 0000196746
Category: Labor and Delivery Nursing
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Float Maternal Child

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs
• Must float into Labor & Delivery, FCC/Nursery, and Antepartum
• At least 1 year experience in L&D
• At least 1 year experience in Postpartum/Nursery

Preferred:

• Bachelor s degree preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• On Call
• Night shift
• 2 12.5 hour shifts per month, both shifts on weekend
• 1 12.5 hour Summer Holiday (Easter, July 4th, Labor Day,)
• 1 12.5 hour Winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year s)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Organize and administer individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports the philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, JCAHO requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in Unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.