Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.  Perinatal Nurse is specifically responsible for the care of the maternal – newborn patient needing services within the scope of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, and newborn phases. Pediatrics is our sister unit and we float to peds as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Experience

Previous experience in obstetric care and / or acute care preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies:

Required successful certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring via National Certification Center (NCC) within 1 year of starting orientation to the Labor and Delivery area and maintains certification.

Preferred certification in obstetric nursing care ( ie CCRN, CEN, etc. (from the Magnet approved certifications)

Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.

Completes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply):

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.