Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's & Newborns (Seasonal - 36 Hours/Week) (Nights) - Women's Services
Company: Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Location: Uvalde
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's & Newborns (Seasonal - 36
Hours/Week) (Nights)
JOB SUMMARY
Directs and coordinates all nursing care for Labor and Delivery,
Nursery, and Post Partum units for adult and newborn patients based
on established clinical nursing practice standards for patients on
an outpatient and inpatient basis. Reports to OB Manager.
Non-Exempt position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs Registered Nurse duties within the RN scope of
practice.
Responsible for management of laboring patient and fetal
monitoring.
Responsible for care of the newborn from birth through discharge to
home or a higher level of care, including the duties of
resuscitation, stabilization, and intermediate care.
Responsible for education to new mothers on breastfeeding resources
and techniques. Consults with lactation consultant when needed.
Recovers patients after deliveries, c-sections, or other
procedures.
Performs admission and daily assessments.
Provides instructions to patients, family members, significant
others as appropriate. Communicates information about the delivery
progress, as directed.
Assist anesthesia personnel with epidurals and other procedures as
needed.
Serves as a resource person for updating or improving patient care
practices within the setting and as a preceptor when the need
arises.
Documents in writing the specifics of performance during codes as
well as post action follow ups and conveys this information to the
supervisor/charge nurse.
Documents in the electronic medical record in a clear, concise and
accurate manner all information related to the patient's procedure
based on the established plan of care.
Participates in all procedures to ensure a time-out process is
conducted.
Collaboratively works alongside the surgical teams to prepare the
rooms in a timely manner for all procedures.
Ensures that all specimens are handled appropriately and in
accordance with hospital policy.
Assists in positioning to ensure proper positioning to protect the
patient from injury, prepping and draping of all patients for
procedures.
Ensures that the surgical field is maintained throughout the entire
case.
Assist with cleaning/processing instruments
Ensures instrument decontamination policy is followed when
transporting instruments.
Assist with daily case picking/pulling, restocking post cases, and
organization of equipment for storage when use is completed.
Informs charge nurse of changes in patient condition and confers as
to determine need before calling physician.
Addresses patient and family concerns and directs concerns to
charge nurse as needed.
Communicates with physicians/charge nurse /co-workers, as
appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including
results of diagnostic studies and symptoms.
Responsible for reassessments in all aspects of patient care.
Formulates plan of care that is individualized according to
patient's needs.
Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response
to treatment.
Interprets data about the patient's status in order to identify
each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the
patient group.
Gives and receives comprehensive report on assigned patients and
delivers prompt, accurate, and safe nursing care.
Ensures all labs, x-rays, and other reports are reviewed and called
to physician as necessary.
Keeps up with orders and notes orders timely and accurately.
Ensures patient charges are documented.
Provides an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Continually monitors and assesses patient for changes in patient
condition and calls physician when needed.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning, and includes family in
teaching as appropriate.
Handles and administers medications according to policy and
procedure
Follows proper procedure to report any damaged
product/equipment/instrumentation.
Maintains a safe and quiet environment for the patients and
clinical staff.
Minimum Education
Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure.
One year of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn
Nursery experience preferred.
Current BLS for healthcare provider certification required.
ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
Basic Fetal Monitoring certification required within 6 months of
hire (or transfer into OB).
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required within one year of hire (or
transfer into OB).
Advanced Fetal Monitoring required after 3 years of hire (or
transfer into OB).
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) certification required
within 6 months of hire (or transfer into OB).
Neonatal STABLE course required within one year of hire.
Required Skills
Must possess superior ability to communicate effectively in
English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages
preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service.
Must possess high degree of organization and be able to multi-task
efficiently and effectively.
Advanced computer knowledge required, including proficiency in
Microsoft Office and Outlook.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Functional Job Requirements:
Job requirements include, but are not limited to: sitting,
standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting and reaching.
Requires good finger dexterity, repetitive motions with hands and
fingers. Requires ability to have good vision and hearing. Pushing
and pulling equipment may be necessary.
Lifting Requirements
Job requires heavy lifting on an occasional basis.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
without compromising the job duties.
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