Women's Health Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health•Hopkinsville, KY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN working in L/D is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care on all patients presenting to the L/D area. They will function with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment when conducting medical screens on patients presenting to L/D for monitoring/observation. The RN has knowledge of the admission, discharge, transfer and fetal monitoring of all patients presenting to L/D. Assures Hourly Rounding with Intention is done on all labor patients Q 30 minutes-1 hour for safety of the patient utilizing "Aidet". RN will conduct herself in a professional manner at all times and will adhere to unit specific/JSMC policies/procedures and function within the scope of her practice. The RN in L/D area is responsible for admitting and caring for a patient in labor throughout her delivery and recovery. This includes taking vital signs, starting IV and drawing blood, vaginal exams, pain management and obtaining pertinent information and able to document in McKesson/OB Trace Vue. RN is knowledgeable about EFM which includes interpretation and treating strips, notification of physician in a timely manner and providing them with needed information such as dilation, effacement, station, presentation and reactivity of the baby. Has understanding of all policies and protocols related to labor and delivery such as: Cytotec, Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, Fetal Distress, Prolapsed Cord, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, Abruption, Preparation for Emergency C/Section/Delivery and Fetal Demise. The RN in L/D is aware of the chain of command process, Emtala regulations, transfer process, and notification of on-call anesthesia/physician. RN will provide the on-coming shift with report utilizing hand-off communication at bedside. The RN will adhere to AWHONN/AGOG standards with much emphasis on EED/Healthy Babies 39 weeks or greater. As a Studer Group partner Registered Nurses must have the ability to develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate them effectively. Registered Nurses must embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner. Registered Nurses will be held accountable to the following Studer Philosophies and Principals: HCAHPS Patient Perception Hourly Rounding with Intention Bedside Shift Report AIDET Daily Huddles

Requirements

Registered Nurse
Knowledge of admission, discharge, transfer and fetal monitoring.
Proficient in McKesson/OB Trace Vue documentation.
Knowledgeable about EFM interpretation and treatment.
Understanding of labor and delivery policies and protocols.
Aware of chain of command process, Emtala regulations, transfer process, and notification of on-call anesthesia/physician.
Ability to provide report utilizing hand-off communication at bedside.
Adherence to AWHONN/AGOG standards.
Ability to determine and deliver age-appropriate care.
Ability to delegate duties based on complexity of patient needs.
Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care.
Ability to develop, prioritize, update and maintain individualized plan of care.
Ability to coordinate and collaborate Plan of Care with health care team.
Ability to incorporate Discharge planning needs on the Plan of Care.
Ability to document interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely and legible.
Ability to administer medications observing the "6 rights".
Maintains Barcode Override rate<10%.
Ability to include patient, caregivers and disciplines in care and health teaching.
Ability to supervise staff member who provide direct patient care.
Practices within the scope of license.
Aware of the Emtala regulations and follows.
Ability to develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate them effectively.
Ability to embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner.
Accountable to the following Studer Philosophies and Principals: HCAHPS Patient Perception Hourly Rounding with Intention Bedside Shift Report AIDET Daily Huddles

Nice To Haves

RN working in L/D is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care on all patients presenting to the L/D area.
Function with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment when conducting medical screens on patients presenting to L/D for monitoring/observation.
Knowledge of the admission, discharge, transfer and fetal monitoring of all patients presenting to L/D.
Assures Hourly Rounding with Intention is done on all labor patients Q 30 minutes-1 hour for safety of the patient utilizing "Aidet".
RN will conduct herself in a professional manner at all times and will adhere to unit specific/JSMC policies/procedures and function within the scope of her practice.
RN in L/D area is responsible for admitting and caring for a patient in labor throughout her delivery and recovery.
Includes taking vital signs, starting IV and drawing blood, vaginal exams, pain management and obtaining pertinent information and able to document in McKesson/OB Trace Vue.
RN is knowledgeable about EFM which includes interpretation and treating strips, notification of physician in a timely manner and providing them with needed information such as dilation, effacement, station, presentation and reactivity of the baby.
Has understanding of all policies and protocols related to labor and delivery such as: Cytotec, Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, Fetal Distress, Prolapsed Cord, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, Abruption, Preparation for Emergency C/Section/Delivery and Fetal Demise.
RN in L/D is aware of the chain of command process, Emtala regulations, transfer process, and notification of on-call anesthesia/physician.
RN will provide the on-coming shift with report utilizing hand-off communication at bedside.
RN will adhere to AWHONN/AGOG standards with much emphasis on EED/Healthy Babies 39 weeks or greater.
Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
Establishing a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promoting patient's independence by establishing patient care goals by teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
Assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolving patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Maintaining continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential.
Ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshop; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Completes Nursing History and Assessment accurately within the 24 hours of admission
Determines and delivers age appropriate care
Delegates duties based on complexity of patient needs
Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care
Develops, prioritizes, updates and maintains individualized plan of care
Coordinates and collaborates Plan of Care with health care team
Incorporates Discharge planning needs on the Plan of Care
Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely and legible
Administers medications observing the "6 rights"
Maintains Barcode Override rate<10%
Included patient, caregivers and disciplines in care and health teaching.
Ability to supervise staff member who provide direct patient care.
Practices within the scope of license
Aware of the Emtala regulations and follows
As a Studer Group partner Registered Nurses must have the ability to develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate them effectively. Registered Nurses must embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner. Registered Nurses will be held accountable to the following Studer Philosophies and Principals: HCAHPS Patient Perception Hourly Rounding with Intention Bedside Shift Report AIDET Daily Huddles

Responsibilities

Promoting and maintaining quality patient care on all patients presenting to the L/D area.
Functioning with minimal supervision and exercising sound judgment when conducting medical screens on patients presenting to L/D for monitoring/observation.
Knowledge of the admission, discharge, transfer and fetal monitoring of all patients presenting to L/D.
Assuring Hourly Rounding with Intention is done on all labor patients Q 30 minutes-1 hour for safety of the patient utilizing "Aidet".
Conducting herself in a professional manner at all times and adhering to unit specific/JSMC policies/procedures and functioning within the scope of her practice.
Admitting and caring for a patient in labor throughout her delivery and recovery.
Taking vital signs, starting IV and drawing blood, vaginal exams, pain management and obtaining pertinent information and able to document in McKesson/OB Trace Vue.
Knowledgeable about EFM which includes interpretation and treating strips, notification of physician in a timely manner and providing them with needed information such as dilation, effacement, station, presentation and reactivity of the baby.
Understanding of all policies and protocols related to labor and delivery such as: Cytotec, Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, Fetal Distress, Prolapsed Cord, Shoulder Dystocia, Uterine Rupture, Abruption, Preparation for Emergency C/Section/Delivery and Fetal Demise.
Awareness of the chain of command process, Emtala regulations, transfer process, and notification of on-call anesthesia/physician.
Providing the on-coming shift with report utilizing hand-off communication at bedside.
Adhering to AWHONN/AGOG standards with much emphasis on EED/Healthy Babies 39 weeks or greater.
Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
Establishing a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promoting patient's independence by establishing patient care goals by teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
Assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolving patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Maintaining continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential.
Ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshop; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Completes Nursing History and Assessment accurately within the 24 hours of admission
Determines and delivers age appropriate care
Delegates duties based on complexity of patient needs
Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care
Develops, prioritizes, updates and maintains individualized plan of care
Coordinates and collaborates Plan of Care with health care team
Incorporates Discharge planning needs on the Plan of Care
Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely and legible
Administers medications observing the "6 rights"
Maintains Barcode Override rate<10%
Included patient, caregivers and disciplines in care and health teaching.
Ability to supervise staff member who provide direct patient care.
Practices within the scope of license
Aware of the Emtala regulations and follows
Develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate them effectively.
Embrace the Studer Philosophies and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner.
Accountable to the following Studer Philosophies and Principals: HCAHPS Patient Perception Hourly Rounding with Intention Bedside Shift Report AIDET Daily Huddles