Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position
Knowledge of:
- Current nursing standards of practice required.
Ability to:
- Ability to coordinate and supervise the assignment of staff, makes assignments and checks for completion of job duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
- Ability to use a telephone, fax, copier, computer, fetal monitor, and all other equipment associated with nursing practice.
- Ability to stand/walk 90% of the shift, frequent pushing, climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting and helping lift objects and patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
- Ability to use hands, fingers, arms and wrists, hearing, smell, and verbal skills are required in order to perform job duties.
- Utilize face shields/mask, gloves, protective clothing, safety glasses, and other protection associated with the care of patients.
Credentials and Experience Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school required.
- Current, valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
- BLS certification required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) required (must be obtained prior to end of orientation period).
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) required within 1 year of hire.
- At least two (2) years of prior Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
- One (1) year of prior, related medical/surgical experience preferred.
- ACLS certification recommended.
Special Requirements
- Must be available to work day, evening and/or night shift as well as rotation on weekends as assigned. Must be able to rotate to units as assigned.
- Must be willing to work additional shifts as assigned.
- Must be available to stay overnight should need arise during patient transports off island.
- May be exposed to the following hazards: temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimal dust, infectious diseases and other chemicals as customarily used in a hospital setting. Exposure to various hazards in handling patient transports.
- Must be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
- Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.