Overnight Registered Nurse (Child Care)

Description The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Description The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies Plans patient care in collaboration with the assigned Mother/Baby Nurse: Identifies breastfeeding problems, both real and potential Formulates desired outcomes in measurable terms that are specific and consistently communicated with other health care team members Communicates breastfeeding assessment and plan of care with bedside nurse to promote continuity Develops breastfeeding teaching plans for mothers/families.Maintains competency in breastfeeding and Post Partum Depression ModulesProvides expertise in development of policies and procedures related to care of breastfeeding mothers and infants: Appropriately documents breastfeeding assessments and interventions in the medical record.Postpartum Uterus-Limits the amount of blood loss from the postpartum uterus. (Prepares and supports a patient delivering a baby via cesarean section.High Risk Pregnancy Care- Identifies and manages a high-risk pregnancy to promote healthy outcomes for mother and baby. (SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE, EXCELLENCE)Infant Care, Preschooler care, school age care and adolescent care: Provide appropriate family centered care. (SERVICE/EXCELLENCE/EDUCATION)Provides comprehensive care of the mother/infant dyadInfant Security - Management of the environment to promote infant security/safety including monitoring of the environment and parental education. (Documents ongoing patient teaching.Neonate-administers emergency measures to support newborn adaptation to extra uterine lifeDemonstrates ability to identify safety issues for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Issues include utilizing appropriate crib, youth bed, bed and side rails when necessary. Appropriate selection of diversional activity (toy, TN, video games) is implemented utilizing developmental assessments.Childbearing Family-identifies an individual or family likely to experience difficulties in parenting and prioritization of strategies to prevent parenting problemsAssists in the care of neonatal patients, and in the care of pediatric patients requiring CMV, per Departmental policies.Provides immunization for the prevention of communicable diseasesProvides vaccine to targeted population and monitor immunization status of patients.Discusses immunization history with parents and provides resources.Administer immunizations and injections as directed by a physician.Gives immunizations as required per protocol.Infant Care- provides developmentally appropriate family-centered care to the child under 1 year of ageProvides parenting information, support and coordination of comprehensive services to high-risk familiesPrepares another to perform the role of a parentChildrearing Family Assisting Parents to understand, and promote the physical, psychological and social growth and development of their childrenEducates parent.Keeps harmful objects put away, instructs parent on safety, car seat laws etc.Helps decrease patient and parent anxiety.Assists family members in providing normal life experiences for their familiesProvides the necessary information, advocacy and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than the healthcare professionalManipulates the patients surroundings to facilitate the development of the parent-infant relationshipFacilitates the growth of individuals or families who are adding an infant to the family unitContraception-promotes family values, interests and goalsAssists with the resolution of a significant lossCritical Path Development-Constructs and uses a timed sequence of patient care activities to enhance desired patient outcomes in a cost effective mannerPrepares bottle and administers fluids to an infant via a bottleHypothermia treatment-rewarms and conducts surveillance on a patient whose core body temperature is below 35 degrees Celsius

Education Degree College Diploma in Nursing

License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License