SUMMARY

Coordinate total nursing care for patients using nursing standards and the nursing process; following Maternal Health / Newborn Nursing Standards. Participate in patient and family teaching; provide leadership working cooperatively with other health care providers in a team oriented maternal health setting.

JOB DUTIES

Maintains communication and promotes cooperation inter and intra-departmentally both vertically and horizontally. Coordinates maternal / newborn health plan of care with physician and maternal / newborn health team.

Provides information to staff.

Communicates with and serves as a liaison between nursing/patient/patient’s family/ significant other/physician and the surrounding community.

Works with Manager to establish the short- and long-term goals of the Nursing Unit quarterly.

Participates in Hiring, orientation, scheduling and evaluations, counsels, and recommends the termination...