Registered Nurse, Womens Care Unit

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. CNE is helping transform the future of health care and provides a leading voice in efforts to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol.
• Evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilizes the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for obstetrical patients.
• Monitors medical condition of assigned patients at all times and reports to Physician, Nurse Manager, or Nursing Supervisor any patient care problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences.
• Functions well in emergency situations according to policies and procedures.
• Educates patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning, and follow-up examinations if needed; seeks feedback to evaluate understanding and documents accordingly.
• Facilitates a team approach to the patient plan of care, incorporating all disciplines involved.
• Communicates with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and documents all care provided and significant information legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Provides clinical leadership for other staff members and participates in the orientation of new personnel.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances necessary skills to work with obstetrical patients.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development, setting goals, and striving to achieve them through available resources such as attending seminars, in-services, and/or reading journals.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Current Rhode Island State Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• For Labor and Delivery: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.