RN Stork Nurse, West Penn Hospital

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Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is responsible for providing direct care to newborns immediately following birth. Responsibilities will include attending births, conducting comprehensive assessments, stabilizing newborns, and facilitating a seamless transition to postnatal care. Collaborate closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for both mother and baby.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance at Births: Providing immediate neonatal care during and immediately after delivery, responding promptly to emergent situations. (15%)

• Initial Assessment & Stabilization: Performing APGAR scoring, evaluating vital signs, and administering necessary interventions (suctioning, warming, stimulation, oxygen, resuscitation). (15%)

• Documentation & Communication: Accurately documenting all assessments, interventions, and observations; communicating effectively with the delivery team and neonatal provider. (10%)

• Admission Procedures: Obtaining vital signs, weight, length, and head circumference; facilitating skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation; administering routine medications and vaccinations. (10%)

• Family Education & Support: Educating parents on immediate newborn care and breastfeeding; providing emotional support during the birthing process. (10%)

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating with the labor and delivery team, neonatal providers, and postnatal units; participating in debriefings and case reviews. (10%)

• Compliance & Standards: Adhering to hospital policies, protocols, and evidence-based practices; maintaining NRP certification. (10%)

• Responsible for conducting postpartum follow-up phone calls to address patient concerns, provide education, and monitor progress, documenting all interactions in the electronic health record. (10%)

• Provides maternal-child patient rounding, focusing on early detection of potential complications and ensuring timely intervention. (10%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School/GED

• 2 years of experience in labor and delivery, NICU, or newborn care

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification    

Preferred

• None

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of clinical competence in neonatal care.

• Empathy and a strong commitment to family-centered care.

• Exceptional teamwork and organizational skills

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