Registered Nurse - Main Labor and Delivery - Full Time - Days

divh2Registered Nurse/h2pThe practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act./ph3The Nursing Process/h3pAssessment/pp- Demonstrates the nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patients physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model./pulliUnderstands signs and symptoms and data related to the patients presenting needs and actual or potential nursing diagnosis./liliRecognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patients condition./liliUtilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patients physiological and psychological data./liliAssesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives./li/ulpDiagnosis and Planning/pp- Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized patient problems and needs./pulliPrepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to be supportive of the TCH model of care/Patient and Family Centered care. For each problem a measurable goal is set./liliCommunicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members./liliEstablish priorities of care, discusses plan of care during shift report, and participates in care conferences./liliInitiates discharge planning upon admission, makes appropriate referrals consistent with the anticipated length of stay./li/ulpImplementation/pp The method of providing evidence based, quality care is based on assessed needs and standards of care while adhering to hospital policy and procedures to achieve set goals./pulliPerforms and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders demonstrates critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation./liliProvides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team./liliDemonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, contacts other health team professionals./liliResponds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner./liliImplements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment./li/ulpEvaluation/pp Continuously evaluates nursing practice related to the plan of care in relation to the standards of care established through evidence-based literature and standards established by professional organization that have been built into order sets in the electronic medical record, the individual plan of care, and patient outcomes and goals./pulliEvaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions, adjusts or continues with plan of care based on patient and family response./liliMaintains continuity of care by continuous evaluation during handoff report, rounding, and upon transfers to other specialty units and post care facilities./li/ulpDocumentation/ppNursing process is accurately and concisely documented in the patients electronic medical record reflecting the plan of care as implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team. Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching and the patients and family response to care./ppLeadership and Professional Development/ppDemonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members. Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others./pulliParticipates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate./liliParticipates in unit based activities/initiatives for performance improvement, evidence based projects, and research as needed./liliParticipates in council activities and task forces to improve competencies of self, co-workers, and staff members related to patient care./liliSupports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources and opportunities within and outside of The Christ Hospital./liliParticipates in self and peer review activities to include the positive recognition of peers and staff on a regular basis./liliActs as a resource, educator and preceptor for multidisciplinary team members, staff and nursing students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency./liliMaintains competency in POC (point of care) testing for unit specific nursing practice./liliThe following are strongly encouraged:/liliParticipation in the professional advancement program./liliCertification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible./liliParticipation in chosen professional organizations and conferences./liliParticipation in development and maintenance of research activities./liliParticipation in community service activities./li/ulpEmployee Responsibilities/ppComplies with organization and department policies and required training. Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population of patient and/or regulatory agencies (Healthstream education 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day). Submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner without management interventions./ppAttendance/ppFollows the time and attendance policy; reports to work on time, maintains a good attendance record, has badge and uses it to clock in and out, makes requests for tie off as far in advance as possible, etc./ph3Qualifications/h3pKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:/ppPlease describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not list personal credentials of the current jobholder that would not be required if the job were being filled. List any special education required for this position. EDUCATION:/pulliTCH does hire AD and Diploma nurses; however all nurses hired after January 2010 must receive their BSN within 5 years of the date of hire. RNs who were employed at TCH prior to January 2010, and have more than 20 years of experience as an RN are permitted to pursue their BSN on a voluntary basis./liliA MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN./li/ulpYEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None required REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education. The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality. The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth. The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting./ppLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS:/ppThe RN holds a current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio. Membership in professional organizations is desirable. BLS certification is required prior to patient contact. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas. Certification in area of clinical specialty is expected within five years of eligibility./p/div