ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT at NCH
The 19-bed award winning Labor and Delivery department at our North Naples campus delivers over 3,500 babies a year. Our specialty trained nurses work with mothers during the final stages of pregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the mother’s vital signs, and becoming astute in signs and symptoms of possible complications.
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs newborn hearing screening and documents the results accurately and timely, as mandated by the State of Florida.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Performs newborn hearing screenings using automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) screening device.
· Ensures all newborns are screened prior to discharge.
· Explains the hearing screening procedures to parents and guardians prior to screening.
· Communicates hearing screening results and recommendations to parents or guardians.
· Provides state-approved Newborn Hearing Screening informational pamphlets to parents or guardians.
· Conducts one (1) rescreen on normal newborn patients if either ear fails the first screening.
· Cleans the screening device after each screening in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
· Assists in the training of new-hire Newborn Hearing Screeners if needed as directed by Lead Hearing Screener.
· Reports to the Medical Director for Newborn Hearing Screening and the Nursing Director for Mother Baby
· Follows NCH protocol related to security and identification of infants.
· Follows NCH infection control, safety awareness, hospital and departmental policies, guidelines, and standards of work.
· Recognizes potential problems within hearing screening service delivery and obtains assistance when necessary.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School Education or GED.
· Preferred one (1) year clinical experience.
· Experience with infants preferred.
· Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required.
· Within 30 days of hire, Certificate of Completion from the online training course for hearing screeners from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), Utah State University, as required by the Florida Department of Health. On the job, equipment-specific training to be conducted after hire.
