RN - Defiance Regional Hospital - Obstetrics

ProMedica•Defiance, OH

18h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is part of ProMedica’s patient care team and provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. The RN coordinates each patient’s plan of care and communicates with patients, families, and the health care team through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making. The role includes assessing patients, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan. The RN works collaboratively with nurses and support staff to achieve patient care goals and improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction. This position is with the Obstetrics LDRP department at Defiance Regional Hospital.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR training.
Maintain specialty certifications required by the nursing unit.
For Ohio RNs, complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during the licensure period, including at least 1 contact hour related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Nurse Practice Code and Rules.
Maintain BCLS and any other certifications required for the job, such as ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, in accordance with departmental standards.
Coordinate patients’ plans of care through effective shift-to-shift communication.
Use appropriate techniques to control and prevent infections.
Apply critical thinking and sound judgment in all aspects of care.
Initiate emergency care as necessary.
Address patient and family education needs while considering comprehension, learning style, and discharge needs.
Follow the proper chain of command when issues or problems arise and demonstrate appropriate follow-through.
Maintain professionalism and patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate sound clinical skills and judgment.
Critique daily practice for errors and pursue corrective action.