RN | Family Birth Center - FT Days

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

12d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients, their significant others and support persons. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient. Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs
Demonstrates effective teaching skills
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
National certification in lactation or perinatal area preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider card or obtain within 6 months of hire
Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responds appropriately to infant security alarm
Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning
Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to: Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling, Medication administration, Skin assessment/wound care, Pain management, Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices
Assists the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures
Teaches patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion
Provides appropriate assignment, supervision, and delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care
Provides interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care
Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible
Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team
Performs skills according to core area(s): Management and care of the postpartum, GYN, surgical or medical overflow patient, Management and care of the newborn, Assists with breastfeeding and or infant nutrition, Resuscitates neonate per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Other duties as assigned