Job Abstract

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the educational activities of the assigned entity/department.

• Assesses learning needs of staff and provides opportunities to enhance ongoing education and development through mentoring, teaching and clinical support

• Coordinates in-services, competence assessments, and educational opportunities for labor/delivery, triage, nursery, ante and postpartum areas.

• Demonstrates leadership skills working in collaboration with the obstetric service line and OB fellowship program.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices in patient care.

• Identifies, develops and/or provides clinical experiences to support the learning of new and current nursing personnel

• Develops and implements practice related competencies

• Assists with the development and provision of patient education, collaborating with patient, family, and health care professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes

• Contributes to the development and change of the health care delivery system by facilitating innovations in practice, education, research and technology

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.  Stand for up to 6 hours per day; 3 hours at a time.  Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time.  Frequently use hands and fingers.  Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 50 lbs.  Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher.  Frequently stoop and bend.  Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.  Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies.  Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of recognized RN program. Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree in nursing in progress with completion expected within 18-24 months.

Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania, based on work location, required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Three years direct clinical experience in Labor/Delivery care areas. Demonstrated leadership skills in the clinical environment. Current experience providing professional staff development, education, and competence assessment in the area of obstetrics. Demonstrated success as a nurse preceptor. Works well in a changing environment. Challenged by work diversification.

BLS required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!