RN OB Post-partum

ST JOHNS HEALTH • Jackson, WY

22h • $37 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides age and developmentally appropriate direct patient clinical care, encompassing both physical and psychological needs for preemie, neonate, infant, adolescent, and adult patient populations. Provides care with a focus on patient safety; initiates, implements, and updates the plan of care and patient/family education appropriately. Delivers high-quality patient care through training and experience in Obstetrics and Level One Nursery, according to the Obstetrics Scope of Service. Able to scrub and/or circulate in the event of an emergency cesarean section. Adheres to and practices the St. John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Requirements

• ASN required.
• Must be able to function independently.
• Current RN license with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming.
• BLS required at the time of hire.
• NRP required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Recent high risk obstetric experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in L&D preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• STABLE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review all patient data using observational, interviewing, interpretation, and critical thinking skills in an age-specific and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Identify risk factors and provide for patient safety. Implement measures to prevent injury from environmental hazards.
• Practice autonomously and consistently with professional nursing standards.
• Identify changes in patient status, exercise critical thinking and independent judgment within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Develop a plan of care that is unique to each patient's needs, evaluates patient response to the plan of care, and reflects measurable goals that are mutually set with the patient.
• Address patient and family's spiritual and emotional needs utilizing a holistic approach.
• Evaluate patient response to pain management interventions. Offer alternative pain management therapies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of medication action, side effects, and protocols for use. Using 2 patient identifiers, give medication safely and accurately according to policy and procedure.
• Organize and prioritize care of multiple patients with varying levels of acuity in a timely and efficient manner, as well as with a positive attitude.
• Manage specimen collection, handling, and disposition according to hospital policy. Label blood specimens at the patient's bedside.
• Use supplies and equipment within safe parameters. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Report equipment malfunction following the appropriate reporting procedures.
• Identify continuity of care needs for discharge and follow-up using appropriate resources.
• Initiate and complete computerized Event Reports for unusual events consistently. Report near misses.
• Assess age and population-specific and developmentally appropriate patient and family education needs.
• Assess readiness to learn based on patient perception, education level, and expectation of care.
• Initiate and incorporate patient and family education into the plan of care.
• Provide clear information to assist the patient to make informed decisions.
• Encourage patients' active involvement in their care.
• Communicate up-dated status reports and clear information to patient/family as appropriate, to make informed decisions.
• Assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation. Conduct postpartum assessments.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Keep the department clean, orderly, and stocked daily.
• Complete all documentation, utilizing appropriate forms and systems. Complete and sign daily charge nurse forms.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess and assist with emergency situations. Function in the charge nurse role as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree