Accountabilities/Criteria 

1. Develops a patient database through interview, physical assessment, and psychosocial assessment. 

1. Plans and provides patient care in conjunction with the medical plan of care and is appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental maturity, and functional status. 

1. Administers medications in accordance with protocols and procedures. 

1. Provides care to maximize the safety and security of patients. 

1. Performs treatments in accordance with protocols and procedures. 

1. Instructs patients and families in care of self and infant in coordination with the medical plan of care. 

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of both mom and baby. 

• Develops and institutes a teaching plan for the breastfeeding mother based on the Keystone 10 breastfeeding initiative. 

• Provides discharge instructions to patients and families, including medications, medical devices and follow-up care needs. 

• Evaluates patient status through ongoing assessment and communicates significant symptoms, reactions or changes of status to the appropriate provider(s) and/or individual(s). 

• Documents individualized plans of care provided in accordance with protocols and procedures. 

• Implements physician orders through appropriate clerical processing and direct implementation timely. 

• Responds appropriately to emergency situations including initiating cardio-pulmonary resuscitation or neonatal resuscitation when needed. 

• Identifies learning needs and participates in continuing education, conferences and/or in-services.

• Attends a minimum of 50% of staff meetings 

• Completes all HealthStream education/assignments by their due date. 

• Other responsibilities/duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements 

Education and Licensure: 

• Graduate of a 2-, 3- or 4-year accredited school/college of nursing 

• Current licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in good standing. 

Experience and Knowledge: 

• One year of medical surgical experience required 

• Maternal child experience preferred. 

Registration, and/or Certifications: 

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 

• BLS 

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements: 

• Heavy physical effort: lift, carry up to 50 lbs., 

• Frequently moves/lifts equipment/supplies. 

• Mostly standing/walking, frequent kneeling/crouching, reaching, stooping/bending. Manual dexterity. 

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally. 

• Frequently handles/lifts/pushes patients 

• Hearing acuity bilaterally within normal limits (0-24 d HL) (aided or non-aided). 

• Visual acuity of 20/60 in at least one eye (with or without correction. 

Working Conditions: 

• Biohazardous substances 

• Infections/contagious diseases 

• Infectious specimens 

• Emergencies/Crisis situations 

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk: 

• Category 1. Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues. 

Protective Equipment: 

• Eye protection 

• Face Protection 

• Mask 

• Medical gloves, sterile and non-sterile