Women's Health Registered Nurse (LDRP)

Job summary

Primarily provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients. Additionally, they may care for gyn and non-OB/GYN patients when not working in the Labor and Delivery setting and in times of peak overflow from other units. Age range served: newborn, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Communicates with physicians/Unit Manager/co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Essential duties/responsibilities

Knowledge of medications and their correct administration/calculation based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.

Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes all unit age-specific populations.

Provides care appropriate to the disease condition and age of the patient.

Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Ability to formulate and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment. Evaluates the overall daily plan for effectiveness.

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within the scope of practice.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to all health care team members.

Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Functions as a liaison between patient/family and physicians, other healthcare providers, and administration.

Interacts professionally with the patient/family and involves the patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, nurse managers, unit staff and other members of the health care team.

Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family. Communicates with the social services / discharge planner regarding both in-hospital and post-discharge needs, as appropriate.

Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.

Completes assignments accurately and on time.

Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies. Uses PPE correctly.

Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA regulations: Complies with Blood-borne Pathogen, TB exposure plans, and Hazardous Waste Management Program.

Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Able to perform all age-specific competencies for populations served.

Able to perform all unit-specific competencies in clinical areas worked.

Maintains competencies in Labor / Delivery and Postpartum / Gyn by: attending unit specific skills labs and working a minimum of: 2 shifts / month in Labor and Delivery and 1 shift / month in Postpartum / Gyn.

Actively cross-trained to at least 1 other unit within Women’s and Children’s Services.

Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position .

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS — Education, Experience and License

Current, unrestricted Wyoming RN License or ability to obtain.

Minimum of 1 year previous RN acute care experience preferred.

BLS certification required.

ACLS certification, preferred

NRP certification within one year of position start date is required.

PALS certification within one year of position start date is required.

Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Skills

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Participates in continuing education activities within the department and organization

Attends and actively participates in departmental staff meetings

Keeps up to date with clinical practice and evidence-based practice guidelines

Stays abreast of organizational policies and procedures

Strong IV and phlebotomy skills

Strong assessment and prioritization/ organization skills

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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Location: Sheridan Memorial Hospital · Women's Health

Schedule

Full Time, Nights