RN III Fetal Care

About the role

The Registered Nurse III (RN III) in the Fetal Care Program provides specialized inpatient nursing care to mothers whose unborn babies have complex or high-risk medical conditions and fetal conditions. This role is integral to a highly coordinated, multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes through advanced monitoring, education, and compassionate support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to high-risk antepartum and peripartum patients
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards
• Collaborate closely with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatology, anesthesia, and surgical teams
• Coordinate care across disciplines to ensure seamless transitions throughout the inpatient stay
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation
• Provides education and emotional support to patients and families navigating complex diagnoses and care plans
• Uses systems thinking to intervene and lead others to change systems and processes as appropriate to support optimal patient outcomes
• Works on behalf of patient, family, and community; advocates from patient/family perspective, whether similar to or different from personal values

Requirements

• MSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or 5+ years related experience
• Active Ohio RN License
• Active Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification required

Qualifications

• Expertly integrates age specific concepts into patient care, considers both the patient's chronological age and developmental level
• Uses self-management strategies, develops care goals and actions in partnerships with patients and families
• Integrates patient/family education throughout delivery of care; evaluates effectiveness using teach back methods and by observing behavioral changes related to learning
• Integrates strategies in the plan of care that support the patient's and family's transition to home
• Uses systems thinking - Knows when and how to negotiate and navigate through the system on behalf of patients and families through care coordination
• Sustains an extensive understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Works with managers to lead efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards
• Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis
• Is well-informed of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and assertively communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members

Skills

• Expertly integrates age specific concepts into patient care, considering both the patient's chronological age and developmental level
• Uses self-management strategies, developing care goals and actions in partnerships with patients and families
• Integrates patient/family education throughout delivery of care, evaluating effectiveness using teach back methods and by observing behavioral changes related to learning
• Integrates strategies in the plan of care that support the patient's and family's transition to home
• Uses systems thinking - knows when and how to negotiate and navigate through the system on behalf of patients and families through care coordination
• Sustains an extensive understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Works with managers to lead efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards
• Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis
• Is well-informed of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and assertively communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members

Benefits

Annual pay may vary based on FTE status. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.

Pay

Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Schedule

Part time, 24 FTE 0.6 weekly hours