RN - Antepartum/Gyn - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality care for assigned patients. The role includes individualized patient education, monitoring and responding to changes in patient condition, coordinating treatment and discharge plans, documenting care, and collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the care team. The nurse delivers care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and the patient’s age, developmental stage, condition, and history. The position is based at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and works nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
Relevant experience according to RN level: RN I, 6 months to 1.99 years; RN II, 2 to 4.99 years; RN III, 5 to 9.99 years; RN IV, 10 or more years.
Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Complete AAP Neonatal Resuscitation within 3 months of hire and maintain the credential throughout employment.
Successfully complete, pass, and maintain applicable department training and requirements established by the JPS Clinical Job Specific Competency Validation Checklist.
Complete the competency-based orientation program within 180 days of employment for Antepartum/Gynecology, OB Triage, and Labor and Delivery.
For OB Triage and Labor and Delivery, complete an EKG course within 180 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
For Antepartum, OB Triage, and Labor and Delivery, complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
For Antepartum, OB Triage, and Labor and Delivery, complete AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring within 2 years of completing Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and maintain it every 2 years throughout employment.
For Antepartum, OB Triage, and Labor and Delivery, complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Certification in the area of nurse specialty.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, direct, implement, and provide quality patient care, including modifying nursing care, administering medications, and planning for discharge.
Provide education tailored to individual patient needs using the nursing process and applicable policies and procedures.
Monitor and document changes in patient condition, including symptoms and vital signs, and intervene when appropriate.
Collect patient data based on presenting complaints and relevant history.
Collaborate with patients to identify treatment goals and discharge patients, when appropriate, with a written discharge plan.
Encourage family participation as appropriate for the patient’s age and situation.
Assess and plan education for identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge needs.
Accurately document in medical records and other required forms or systems, including entering orders, charges, and other information.
Use multidisciplinary team strategies to deliver quality care and minimize the risk of infection, harm, or injury.
Maintain accurate reports and records and direct care with regard to age, developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
Anticipate deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Modify treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
Collaborate with patient-care team members on care plans and use consistent hand-off communication.
Conduct and coordinate patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
Perform additional department-specific functions and other assigned duties.