Nursery (RN)

PRIMARY FUNCTION The Nursery Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans and providing comprehensive patient and family education. The nursery nurse oversees unit clinical practice, ensure patient safety, evidence-based care while supporting their independent practice and interdepartmental collaboration. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Maintain established standards of nursing practice and strictly adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient health status, including physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitation needs. Formulate individualized nursing care plans, establish therapeutic goals, and determine appropriate nursing interventions, including discharge planning assistance. Administer medications and clinical treatments in strict accordance with physician orders, safety protocols, and scope of practice.

Promptly observe, evaluate, and record patient conditions, treatment reactions, and clinical progress concisely, accurately, and completely in the medical record. Assign patient care duties and nursing tasks to team members based on patient acuity, staff capabilities, and qualifications. Direct, supervise, and evaluate the clinical nursing care provided to patients by other nursing staff.

Initiate and lead multidisciplinary team conferences for the development and revision of individualized care plans. Assist physicians with specialized diagnostic tests, bedside procedures, and clinical interventions. Provide direct bedside nursing care whenever advanced clinical judgment or specialized nursing skills are required.

Assist, support, collaborate with the multidisciplinary Labor & Delivery team to provide high-quality care during the perinatal and immediate postpartum periods. Coordinate patient care schedules and logistics when patients are scheduled for therapy, diagnostic tests, or procedures by other departments. Initiate immediate emergency protocols (such as NRP) and life-saving measures in response to sudden adverse clinical changes.

Identify learning needs and deliver clear, effective education to patients, families, and team members regarding care plans and health management. Serve as the primary clinical liaison between physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration to ensure open communication. Assist with unit operations, including ordering supplies and ensuring clinical equipment is maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Participate in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new nursing staff members. Actively participate in facility quality improvement committees to enhance nursing standards and patient care outcomes. Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and HIPAA guidelines. Attend all mandatory facility in-service training programs, departmental meetings, and required continuing education. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support departmental objectives.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Louisiana. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

ACLS is not required and NRP within 90 days or during unit orientation period. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Strong clinical calculation skills, including the ability to accurately calculate dosages, flow rates, proportions, and percentages.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions and manage complex clinical scenarios.