Registered Nurse

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plans of care, oversees implementation of plans of care, and evaluates and adjusts plans of care utilizing critical thinking skills.

• Performs nursing acts authorized or limited by the Board and consistent with the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice or Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.

• Provides care, counseling, health teaching, and health promotion utilizing Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension.

• Administers medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).

• Supervises, delegates, and follows through with other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.

• Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned.

• Reports pertinent information through the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator.

• Participates on various teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.

• Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care activities and is able to define patient needs.

• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient-related concerns in a timely manner.

• Documents pertinent findings in the medical record in a timely manner.

• Assists patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member.

• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development.

• Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening and exhibits a compassionate and empathetic attitude.

• Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR and performs Bedside Shift Reporting utilizing SBAR unless contraindicated.

• Functions as a positive influence and role model and adheres to the professional code of conduct.

• Respects the dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients.

• Refers to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Labor & Delivery Training Requirements

• Admission of labor patients.

• Care of labor patients.

• Delivery of labor patients.

• Recognition and nursing care of abnormal conditions.

• Fetal monitoring and nursing interventions.

• Appropriate nursing interventions.

• Management of obstetrical emergencies.

• The nurse shall be adequately oriented to unit policies, procedures, and equipment.

• Orientation shall include safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Performs initial assessment to include physical examination of OB patients, recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms, and takes action as indicated.

• Performs special OB procedures as required.

• Sets up, operates, and cleans OB equipment.

• Provides routine post-partum care including ongoing assessment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse required.

• BLS certification required.

• Completion of Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course (AWHONN) within six (6) months of hire required.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.

• De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire.