What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Labor & Delivery Per Diem position at Holy Name Medical Center?
Department: Nursing
Reports to: VP Nursing
Approved By: Nursing Administration
Approved Date: January 2022
Reviewed By: Human Resources
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Number: HR will enter
Position Summary: Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of direct care to assigned patients with simple to complex health care
needs.
Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and
Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
2. Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards (e.g. Oncology
Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses) as appropriate
3. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patient plan of care according to changing
health care needs
4. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education
resources and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching
5. Models effective leadership skill through role modeling, mentoring and effective
communication. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned
6. Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff (LPN’s, PCA’s, Tech’s,
Unit Secretaries, etc.) and is knowledgeable of the tenets of the NJ Scope of Practice
guidelines
7. Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource
person and also functions as a preceptor for nursing staff and participates in the
orientation of other unit employees
8. Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees and community
activities as appropriate
9. Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational
support to meet these needs
10. Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature, policy and procedure manuals and
other available reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery of
care
11. Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of
nursing care delivered to patients
Salary : $83,400 - $106,000
