RN - Labor & Delivery; PRN

Johnson Regional Medical Center•Clarksville, AR

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery setting. This role involves assessment and planning for individualized patient care, communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition including fetal monitoring and results of diagnostic studies, and responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The RN performs general nursing duties in all Maternal-Child Health departments with adequate supervision and participates in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Certification and Basic to Intermediate fetal monitoring course
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of practice
Current BLS certification
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Basic computer knowledge

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

Able to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to AHA/AAP guidelines
Ability to conduct antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum assessments
Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring. Identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately
Ability to assess presenting part by Leopold Maneuver and/or digital exam
Ability to assess fetal cardiac activity with ultrasound transducer and contraction activity with Toco transducer
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs
Documentation meets current standards and policies
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion
Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled
Attends 12 staff meetings annually or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department