Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - PRN Nights

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POSITION SUMMARY

To provide quality obstetric, neonatal, and gynecologic nursing care in an environment that strives to meet patient needs on a holistic level. This is done by incorporating emotional support and education with superior medical and nursing care with the aim of achieving patient well-being.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training: Licensed by the State of Tennessee. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university. BLS within 90 days of hire. At least one year perinatal experience preferred. Certified Lactation Consultant, preferred. NRP within six months of hire. ACLS certification or agree to obtain within six months of hire. Level I, Level II and fetal monitoring within 1 year of hire. Care of the Obstetric Patient - Level I. Care of the High Risk Obstetric Patient - Level II. Advanced Fetal Monitoring or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring. Able to function in stressful situations. Able to return to work within 1 hour when on call. Workplace Experience: Perinatal Healthcare Delivery Equipment and Skills Training: Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment: Network Computer System; Neonatal Cardiac Monitor; Fetal Monitor; Intrauterine Pressure Catheter; "Intran"; Phototherapy Lights (Bililights and Biliblanket); Infant Ventilator; Ohio NICU, Isolettes and Transport Isolettes; Doppler; Flash Autoclave; Infant Security System; Newborn Photo Service Equipment; Omnicell Medication System. Physical Environment: Perinatal/OB-GYN unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to ninety-nine years of age. Physical Effort: Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team. Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes. Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Documents accurately and timely. Reassesses patient's condition, evaluates patient response and modifies plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner. Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement, acuity and complexity of patient's condition. Facilitates Staff development. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family. Maintains position specific qualifications. Attends mandatory in-services/staff meetings. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications, unit duties, and special assignments. Maintains personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and co-workers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williamson Health