Registered Nurse, Perinatal Coordinator

03131- RN-Women Services
Job Details

Description
Job Summary
• The Perinatal Coordinator serves as a clinical expert to patients, physicians and nursing staff members. This individual ensures efficient medical management of patients by expediting communication with physicians, patients and nursing team. They assure the Paris Regional Mission, Values, standards, confidentiality, policies and procedures of both the department and Paris Regional are followed. This responsibility includes enhancement of customer satisfaction through patient, family teaching, effective management of clinical tests, procedures, discharge planning with case management and appropriate utilization of Paris Regional resources to optimize patient care. The Clinical Coordinator serves to build critical thinking skills by teaching and mentoring the nursing team.

Education
• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience
• Minimum of two years of RN experience in the Obstetrical or Nursery setting required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Licensed RN and currently registered to practice nursing in the state of Texas. Must be currently certified in CPR. Certification in Obstetrics or Neonatal nursing Preferred. ACLS preferred. NRP preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES -

supervises and directs staff RNs, LPNs, and technicians. Maintains oversight to the Maternal and Neonatal Programs. Actively manages performance improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or GED or better.
Preferred
Bachelor's or better.
Licenses & Certifications: National Certification in Perinatal Care, National Certification in Lactation
Registered Nurse
BLS
NRP
ACLS