RN Clinical Nurse Obstetrics Unit Based - Relocation Offered!
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care
provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing
care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration
with the patient and family provides theory-based professional
nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of
the interdisciplinary team. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and
objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality
standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with
governmental and accreditation regulations. Collects and analyzes
significant patient's information that pertains to physical
psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style
behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.
Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that
promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery
of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on
patient experience. Identifies current and potential complex
problems of specific patient populations critically analyzes trends
and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions.
Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care
delivery with a focus on quality and safety. Serves as a patient
advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns including
ethical decisions in a timely manner to other members of the
interdisciplinary team. Practices within legal boundaries of nurse
practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the
universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in
practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and
counsel. Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and
long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching
resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal
and written format. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts
accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.
Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities
and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to
scope of practice and unit requirements. Effectively uses problem
identification and resolution skills focusing on the clinical
scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of
command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks
assistance as needed. Independently communicates concerns in a
timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the
interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward
short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as
appropriate. Identifies patient and family needs prior to
discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in
collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance
professional growth and development and commits to life-long
learning. Supports and contributes to the unit department entity
and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and
values. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents
the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement
teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree from an
accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor's degree in Nursing
preferred Bachelor's degree enrollment required within 6 months of
start date and completion within 3 years. required Experience 1-2
years of RN experience. required Licenses and Certifications RN -
Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment or
Multistate Compact state or license eligible required CPR - Cardiac
Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare
providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or
American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional
unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business
unit. RNC-OB C- Electronic Fetal Mon Perinatal nurses (labor and
delivery antepartum antenatal testing) must obtain certification in
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) from the National Certification
Corporation (NCC) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate
nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum
antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain
the EFM certification. required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Basic math skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic
computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of : USD
$35.00 - USD $56.91 /Hr.
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