Clinical Nurse Educator, Registered Nurse (RN) - The Perinatal Center

Primary Functions/General Purpose

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Employment Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Valid RN Nursing License from the state of practice
• Experience within a physician practice setting
• Work with the Clinical Support Services team
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science, nursing
• 2 years of Labor and Delivery or Antepartum experience

Working Conditions

• 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.

Skills

• 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 utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence-based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Ranges

• Minimum: $40.99
• Maximum: $65.58