RN Maternal Fetal Medicine

Registered Nurse Maternal Fetal Medicine

The Registered Nurse Maternal Fetal Medicine independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. This position provides direct nursing care to patients and assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvement and seeks to improve job skills.
• Maintains the principles of confidentiality. Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information. Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job.
• Participates in data collection.
• Is able to locate and document medical and nursing patient care information in electronic or paper medical record.
• Able to pull up lab result using order entry computer.
• Knows that the medical record is the principal source of patient related information. Is able to locate information in the medical record as evidenced by ability to perform complete chart audit.
• Performs thorough new patient assessment, utilizes appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the policy.
• Prioritizes assessments/reassessments as patient condition warrants.
• Assesses age-specific needs to patient population served.
• Assesses barriers to learning and utilizes findings.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient needs while evaluating data. Utilizes standards of nursing care to develop a sound functional plan of care.
• Identifies standards of care common to the patient population.
• Implements nursing care in an organized and efficient manner. Evaluates effectiveness and interventions using critical thinking skills.
• Delegates patient care to other team members within their scope of practice.
• Diligently checks emergency equipment and supplies when assigned.
• Delivers patient care and treatment using problem-solving skills.
• Initiates and coordinates patient/family teaching using individualized effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were met.
• Addresses discharge instructions.
• Documents clearly and consistently in the EMR.
• Positive and effective interaction skills through verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, families, peers, superiors, and physicians.
• Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints, and offer constructive suggestions.
• Uses chain-of-command for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Prioritizes patient treatment to best meet patient needs.
• Utilizes resources. Familiar with unit specific policy and procedures.
• Effective use of the supply system.
• Actively assists and support departmental activities to ensure that operational and salary expense are equal to or less than approved budget.
• Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically required on unit. Maintains knowledge of current policies.
• Knows common obstetrical and neonatal nursing diagnoses, collaborates with appropriate disciplines, and plans effective treatment and interventions.

Education, experience, and qualifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association for all areas including but not limited to the requirements as listed for area below.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.