REGISTERED NURSE - NICU Night Shift

Memorial Regional Medical Center

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Nursing

RN

NICU

RN - NICU

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ID: 64226319 Shift: Nights (Nights) 3 x 12Hrs Description: Be sure to click the blue page icon on the right-side to view Facility and Unit specific details about the position.RN Pediatrics - 740N3CSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) addresses the care provided to health care consumers. The competent and proficient RN provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, andsupervises licensed and unlicensed associate's in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures, professional standards, and organizational mission/policies/philosophies. ThisRN demonstrates the ability to care for patients in the outpatient and/or acute care pediatric setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual pediatrichealth and population outcomes.Essential Job FunctionsIn collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, educates patient and/or family,Implements nursing care/interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing care/intervention.Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) pediatric nursing care where applicable.Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health; coordinates care within hospital departments.Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.Applies knowledge of contemporary Pediatric nursing practice and future innovations.Applies nursing practice to the care of pediatric patients that require nursing assessment and interdisciplinary team interventions.Models core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high-quality experience of care.BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.Pediatric Young Adults are defined as 18 22-year-olds in Ohio and 18 21-year-olds in Virginia. Other Young Adults who may be considered pediatric patients could include those withunderlying chronic pediatric care condition(s) or specific care needs.?????????This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Licensing/CertificationCurrent RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS Basic Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support?(preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, PALS required within 6 months of hire based on departmental requirements)RN-BC Pediatric Nursing Certification (preferred)CPN Certified Pediatric Nurse (preferred)EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)Work Experience1 year of RN experience (required)Recent Medical/Surgical, NICU, Pediatric, OB, ED or critical care experience (preferred)TrainingEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)LanguageNonePatient PopulationDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriateinformation needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant interruptions* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.34-66%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephoneReach above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of Latex productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposure ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????SkillsAssigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.revises plan of care accordingly.Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.Teaching infant/pediatric care, discharge teaching, planning, and follow up.Understands the anatomical, physiological, developmental differences/stages of all ages.Advanced care management skills in caring for unstable, acute or chronically ill pediatric patient.Ability to recognize, understand, and communicate family dynamics and parent/child relationship.Age- and department-specific emergency and lifesaving equipment. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91