RN Labor & Delivery NN - Labor and Delivery
Company: Naples Community Hospital
Location: Naples
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
RN Labor & Delivery NNFull-Time
350 7th St North
Nursing
Night
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$20,000 Sign on Bonus
* Job Summary:
* The Registered Nurse Women's & Children's Pavilion independently
plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care
situations using standards of care and policy and procedure. This
position provides direct nursing care to patients and assumes
teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in unit
committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal
supervision.
* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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* Maintains the principles of confidentiality. Understands the
legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of
information. Able to use the information systems pertinent to the
job.
* Participates in data collection on unit.
* Is able to locate and document medical and nursing patient care
information in the electronic or paper medical record.
* Able to pull up lab result using order entry computer.
* Knows that the medical record is the principal source of patient
related information. Is able to locate information in the medical
record as evidenced by ability to perform complete chart audit.
* Performs thorough admission assessment, utilizes appropriate
interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of
unit policy.
* Prioritizes assessments/reassessments as patient condition
warrants.
* Assesses age-specific needs to patient population served.
* Assesses barriers to learning and utilizes findings.
* Identifies and prioritizes patient needs while evaluating data.
Utilizes standards of nursing care to develop a sound functional
plan of care.
* Re-evaluates and revises patient needs daily and as needed.
* Identifies standards of care common to patient population.
* Implements nursing care in an organized and efficient manner.
Evaluates effectiveness and interventions using critical thinking
skills.
* Delegates patient care to other team members within their scope
of practice.
* Diligently checks emergency equipment and supplies when
assigned.
* Delivers patient care and treatment using problem-solving
skills.
* Knowledge of medication dosages for patient population served.
Administers medication safely and accurately, and utilizes
available resources when questions arise.
* Initiates and coordinates patient/family teaching using
individualized effective teaching methods.
* Follows hospital policy regarding utilizing clinical pathways to
evaluate plan of care and be aware of periodic changes in unit
based and hospital policies. Attends patient care conferences.
* Evaluates outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were
met.
* Addresses unresolved needs in discharge planning.
* Documents clearly and consistently in the EMR.
* Positive and effective interaction skills through verbal and
nonverbal communication with patients, families, peers, superiors,
and physicians.
* Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints, and offer
constructive suggestions.
* Uses chain-of-command for problem-solving and conflict
resolution.
* Prioritizes patient treatment to best meet patient needs.
* Completes care assignments efficiently.
* Utilizes resources. Familiar with unit specific policy and
procedures.
* Progress reports are made to the Charge Nurse as indicated. Knows
when to ask for assistance.
* Reports to oncoming shift the care that should be provided and/or
needs that have yet to be addressed.
* Follows hospital standards related to Kronos system.
* Effective use of the supply system and efficiently dispenses
patient care items. Along with effective use of equipment utilized
in patient care for each specific specialty area as required
* Actively assists and support departmental activities to ensure
that operational and salary expense are equal to or less than
approved budget.
* Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses
and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically
required on unit. Maintains knowledge of current policies.
* Utilizes Security Systems for infant and pediatric safety.
* Education, Experience, Qualifications:
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* Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) certification required from
American Heart Association for all areas including but not limited
to the requirements as listed for area below.
* Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook, and Windows See specific requirements for each specialty
area:
NICU and MOM/BABY
* Utilizes powerchart tracking shell for patient location, census
information and status 'chalkboard'.
* Knows common obstetrical/neonatal nursing diagnoses, collaborates
with appropriate disciplines, and plans effective treatment and
interventions.
* NRP certification required within 90 days of hire and
maintains.
* STABLE certification required within 1yr of hire and
maintains
* Attains basic cardiology certification within 60 days of hire and
updates annually (NICU only).
* Attains moderate sedation education within 6mos of hire and
updates annually (NICU only).
LABOR AND DELIVERY
* Utilizes fetal link for fetal monitoring.
* Knows common obstetrical and neonatal nursing diagnoses,
collaborates with appropriate disciplines, and plans effective
treatment and interventions.
* Demonstrates competence in all areas of fetal heart monitoring,
including not but limited to, application, patient education,
internal scalp electrode placement, assisting with placement of
intrauterine pressure catheter, antenatal testing, interpretation
and appropriate interventions.
* Demonstrates safe and effective use of Tocolytic agents.
* NRP certification required within 90 days of hire and
maintains.
* STABLE certification required within 1yr of hire and
maintains.
* ACLS certification required within 6mos of hire and maintains
* Attains basic cardiology certification within 60 days of hire and
updates annually.
* Attends Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course within 6mos of hire
and maintains fetal monitoring update every 2yrs.
PEDIATRICS
* Utilizes powerchart tracking shell for patient location, census
information and status 'chalkboard'.
* Knows common pediatric nursing diagnoses, collaborates with
appropriate disciplines, and plans effective treatment and
interventions.
* PALS certification required within 6mos of hire and
maintains.
* Attains moderate sedation education within 6mos of hire and
updates annually.
* Attains basic cardiology certification within 60 days of hire and
updates annually.
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