Registered Nurse- OB L/D- Night Shift

OB/GYN Night Nurse

Cherry County Hospital, in Valentine NE, is seeking a skilled and compassionate OB/GYN Night Nurse to join our dedicated team. Under the supervision of the physician or other health professionals, the OB/GYN Nurse will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamental nursing processes within the OB/GYN department. This position shares responsibility for providing exceptional care to individual patients and entire mother/baby populations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Greets and registers patient upon arrival.
• Initiates admission assessment immediately upon arrival to the unit including pain assessment.
• Completes admission assessment of the patient immediately according to procedure.
• Initiates a written care plan upon admission.
• Monitors patient condition throughout shift according to unit care standards, including the reassessment of pain.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret changes in patient condition, fetal monitoring systems and abnormal lab values as evidenced by shift communication and documentation in the medical record.
• Incorporates in the nursing plan of care nursing interventions specific to the patient's identified needs, measurable patient outcomes, discharge planning.
• Reviews and appropriately updates the nursing plan of care during assigned shift.
• Works with the patient and/or family in the development of the plan of care.
• Implements plan of care within established timeframe.
• Accurately orders appropriate tests via electronic health record (EHR).
• Requests consultation based on assessment data to assist in problem solving or facilitation of care as evidenced by random observation and documentation in the medical record.
• Administers medications including I.V. fluids according to policy and procedure.
• Administers and accounts for all controlled substances according to established policy and procedure.
• Accurately reviews physician's orders and ensures implementation according to schedule.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care at appropriate intervals during the shift.
• Provides basic patient education as outlined in the plan of care and documents teaching and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies nursing interventions to meet changing patient needs including the reassessment of pain.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and/or adverse patient response to physician and other health care professionals.
• Performs fetal monitoring.
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
• Participates in planning changes and improvements.
• Performs OB specific procedures and assessments such as Sterile Vaginal Exams and nitrazine testing as directed by physician or applicable policy and procedure.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Participates in hospital safety programs.
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
• Assists in keeping the nursing unit clean and tidy.
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Core competencies include core values, standards of conduct, AIDET/organizational expectations, safety, quality, flexibility, customer service, diversity and inclusion, finance, biohazard waste, CC hand hygiene, and electronic health records.

Job specific core competencies include OB/GYN patient care concepts, practices, and standards, gynecologic care, obstetric care, antepartum, intrapartum or post-partum, fetal monitoring, laboratory safety standards/waived testing.

Skills and abilities required include basic theoretical nursing knowledge, ability to make sound judgements and decisions concerning patient care, proper communication channels, knowledge of hospital organization and policies, legal aspect of nursing, confidentiality, staying updated with nursing trends, continuing professional growth, interpersonal relationships, state and federal confidentiality laws, and compliance with universal precautions.

Physical demands and working conditions include physically and emotionally demanding work, lifting and positioning patients, working in a clean area, sitting, standing, and bending, regular working hours with possibility of overtime, dexterity to operate equipment, repetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes, agility to move around patients and equipment, potential exposure to hazardous materials, and compliance with universal precautions and hospital policies.

Minimum job requirements include graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska.