33600 - Mother/Baby – Registered Nurse, Level 1 or 2

Responsibilities

General Purpose: Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. FT position available (36 hours). D/N, 8 &12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy. On-call responsibilities which include availability to arrive to unit within 40 minutes for predetermined, self-scheduled shifts. This position focuses on care of low to moderate risk women and healthy newborns, with an emphasis on education and impassioned support of the mother-baby dyad. Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, lactation consultants, fellow nurses, and social workers to provide the highest quality care in a culture of teamwork that values integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Expectation is to provide patient and family centered care ALWAYS, especially in challenging situations. Excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize and problem solve, comfort with electronic computer systems, and an aptitude for quick learning are required. OB experience is preferred, but will consider applicants that can speak to a passion for obstetrics. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.