Position Objective:

Overall responsibility for the Perinatal Loss Program.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Demonstrates advance clinical knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit or Initiative.
2. Serves as an expert clinician, acting as a clinical resource for the staff, physicians and families. Educates and precepts new staff in the bereavement process.
3. Works collaboratively with other units and disciplines in problem analysis and resolution for pathways, protocols and patient care delivery.
4. Expertly organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes. Assists others in prioritizing patient care.
5. Meets all requirements of a staff nurse in Labor and Delivery.
6. Expertly provides direct patient care to patient and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner.
7. Demonstrates expert skill in managing and planning care for complex patient/family scenarios including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family.
8. Organizes and facilitates the pregnancy and infant loss support group.
9. Works with AAMC Marketing department as a spokes person for perinatal loss.
10. Participates in fiscal management of unit pertaining to perinatal loss budget data (supplies, material, and continuing education). Writes and revises policies and procedures guiding the care provided to patients and families experiencing perinatal loss. Submits a monthly report on activities and related information dealing with perinatal loss throughout the organization to Clinical Director of Labor and Delivery.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of approved nursing program.
• Minimum three years experience as a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery. 

Required License/Certifications:.

• Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws.  Specialty Certifications required. And Professional Organization Membership required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

 Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.