Job Description & Requirements
The Family Centered Maternity Care Nurse (FCMC) Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing plan of care provided by the nursing team.This professional nurse is responsible for providing technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. According to the Department’s Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to the obstetrical patient from menses to menopause during the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages. This position requires the nurse to provide care to the newborn through delivery, transition, and discharge in a Single-Room Maternity Care (SRMC) environment. This service is delivered in a manner that demonstrates understanding and support of the SRMC model and active participation fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Requirements:
Must be able to prioritize workflow on a daily basis.Must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken form with individuals of various education levels including physicians. Ability to interpret medical terminology and possess an understanding of human anatomy and physiology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required FCMC education
English required, bilingual (English/Spanish; English/French) preferred
Nonsmokers preferred; or ability to work extended shifts without smoking including during lunches and breaks
One-year recent experience preferred for L&D and/or Surgery/PACU
Current Louisiana RN License
Current BLS Card
NRP Certification within 12 months of employment
ACLS within 12 months of employment
Newborn Assessment within one year of employment
Complete Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course within 6 months of hire: AWHONN’s Fetal Monitoring Principles and Practice.
Required Qualifications
FCMC education
English lang
RN Lic in LA
BLS Cert
Newborn Assessment (w/i 1 yr)
ACLS Cert
NRP Cert
ACLS Cert
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Eng/Spa)(Eng/Frnch)
1 yr recent experience in L&D and/or Surgery/PACU
Nonsmoker
Facility Location
Nestled in the heart of Louisiana, Alexandria is the quintessential Southern city situated on the Red River. Boasting a favorable location with easy access to the state's bigger cities, Alexandria is a melting pot of arts, culture and history. The city is also a key access point to the state's only national forest, Kisatchie, offering plenty of trails and natural scenery to take-in and explore.
Job Benefits
This positions offer a wide range of benefits that typically include Full Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Flex Spending as well as generous Compensation packages and differentials.