RN ll Training - Mother Baby Pediatrics - job 2 of 2

As an RN ll Training in Mother Baby Pediatrics at Dominican Hospital, your primary responsibilities include providing professional nursing care to mothers, newborns, pediatric patients, and gynecological patients. You will work closely with physicians to implement care plans and must engage actively in our ongoing quality improvement initiatives while continually developing your specific nursing skills.

To qualify for the RN ll Training position at Dominican Hospital, candidates must have at least two years of acute care nursing experience or one year of critical care nursing. Additional requirements include holding current BLS and NRP certifications and having an active RN license in good standing with no disciplinary actions within the past 12 months.

At Dominican Hospital, professional development is fundamental. As an RN ll Training, you will be encouraged to achieve personal annual performance improvement objectives while receiving hands-on experience in the Maternal Child Health areas. We emphasize ongoing learning and growth, ensuring our nursing staff remains at the forefront of healthcare advancements.

The work environment for RN ll Training at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz is collaborative, supportive, and focused on patient-centered care. You will work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional service and care to the community, all while upholding Dignity Health's core values.

Dominican Hospital maintains high standards of patient safety, recognized nationally for its excellent cardiac care, stroke treatment, and overall patient safety. The RN ll Training will play an integral role in supporting these initiatives, ensuring that mothers and their newborns receive expert care in a safe environment.

When answering this question, reflect on your passion for maternal and pediatric care, and highlight your admiration for Dominican Hospital's commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare. Mention specific programs or initiatives of the hospital that align with your professional goals.

Discuss your time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and experience with stress-reduction techniques. Offer examples of how you've successfully navigated high-pressure situations in a clinical setting.

Share a specific incident where you identified a patient need that required intervention. Explain how you communicated with the healthcare team to address it and the positive outcome that resulted from your advocacy.

Explain your approach to communication which could include active listening, using layman's terms for medical jargon, and ensuring that families feel heard and involved in care decisions.

Talk about your commitment to professional development through continuing education, attending workshops, and engaging with nursing associations. Mention specific resources you use to stay up to date with best practices.

Emphasize the significance of holistic and compassionate care. Discuss how you believe addressing both the physical and emotional needs of mothers and infants is crucial for overall well-being.

Highlight your conflict resolution skills by describing a professional approach that includes open communication, seeking common ground, and focusing on teamwork and patient care outcomes.

Discuss tailoring your education techniques to fit the patient's and family’s needs, utilizing teach-back methods, and providing comprehensive, understandable resources to support information retention.

Mention your proactive approach to read and understand hospital policies thoroughly and your commitment to adhere to protocols for patient safety and quality care.

Share your familiarity with EHR systems, highlighting your ability to document patient information accurately and utilize EHR tools to enhance patient care and coordination among healthcare teams.