RN - Labor & Delivery/OB Triage - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality patient care for assigned patients in Labor & Delivery/OB Triage. The role includes modifying nursing care, administering medication, planning discharges, educating patients according to individual needs, monitoring patient condition, and collaborating with patients and the care team on treatment goals and care plans. The nurse documents care and related information accurately, supports safe and effective care, and coordinates patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable. Additional department-specific functions and other assigned duties may also be required.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Texas Board of Nurse Examiners licensure, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
Relevant experience corresponding to the RN level: RN I, 6 months–1.99 years; RN II, 2–4.99 years; RN III, 5–9.99 years; or 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 credentialing throughout employment.
Successfully complete, pass, and maintain applicable departmental training and the JPS Clinical Job Specific Competency Validation Checklist requirements.
Complete the competency-based orientation program within 180 days of employment for Antepartum/Gynecology, OB Triage, and Labor & Delivery.
For OB Triage and Labor & Delivery, complete an EKG course within 180 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
For Antepartum, OB Triage, and Labor & Delivery, complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
For Antepartum, OB Triage, and Labor & Delivery, complete AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring within 2 years after completing Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and maintain it every 2 years throughout employment.
For Antepartum, OB Triage, and Labor & 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 care for assigned patients, including modifying nursing care, administering medication, and planning discharges.
Provide education tailored to individualized patient needs using the nursing process and applicable policies and procedures.
Monitor changes in patient condition by recording and reporting symptoms, assessing vital signs, and intervening when appropriate.
Collect complete data on presenting complaints and pertinent patient history.
Collaborate with patients to identify treatment-plan goals and discharge patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan.
Encourage family participation when appropriate for the patient’s age and situation.
Assess and plan education addressing identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge needs.
Document accurately in medical records, forms, and computer systems, including appropriate orders, patient charges, and other information in accordance with standards and procedures.
Deliver quality care using multidisciplinary team strategies and minimize risks of infection, harm, or injury.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records and direct care according 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 patient treatment plans in response to patient conditions and responses.
Collaborate with patient-care team members on care plans and consistently use hand-off communication.
Conduct and coordinate patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
Perform additional department-specific functions and other duties as assigned.