Clinical Nurse - Maternity Suites at Holy Cross in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Rotating Shift




Description:Using the Quality Caring Model, the Maternity Suite Nurse provides care to Mothers and infants after delivery in private recovery rooms (known as couplet care) to a diverse patient population.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse - Maternity Suites



Employment Type: Full time / 36 Hours Weekly



Shift: Rotating Shift



Location: Germantown, MD



Position Highlights:

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  Competitive pay; Sign-On Bonus to qualified applicants
  


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  Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)


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  Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules


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  Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program

Description
:

• Using the Quality Caring Model, the Maternity Suite Nurse provides care to Mothers and infants after delivery in private recovery rooms (known as couplet care) to a diverse patient population.


• This role reports to the Director of Labor & Delivery.


• The Clinical Nurse has a high level of autonomy while collaborating with our care management team, including physicians, NICU team and charge nurse.

Responsibilities
:

• Provide care to Mothers and infants after delivery in private recovery rooms (known as couplet care) to a diverse patient population.


• Use your critical thinking and prioritization skills to adjust to changing patient statuses commonly found in the postpartum and neonatal period according to AWHONN and hospital standards.


• Interface directly with Physicians for patient advocacy.


• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate response to high risk maternal and neonatal complications.


• Perform all newborn screening tests and standard lab work.


• Provide hands-on Lactation support at the bedside


• Patient teachings on basic/ high risk newborn and postpartum care.


• Maintain appropriate patient care and infection control techniques for the mother-baby dyad.

What you will need




Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (with requirement to obtain a BSN/MSN within a specific time frame)


• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.


• BLS certification (American Heart Association).


• At least 1 year of nursing experience

Preferred:

• BSN or MSN preferred.


• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification through NCC; or obtain within 1st year of hire.

Pay Range: $35.41 - $54.19


Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.



About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.



Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades 2021 and 2022 America's 100 Best Hospitals.



Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.


Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.



Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



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. Apply Now