RN - OB Services CIA (Inpatient)

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. This position the RN will float between L&D and OB inpatient units. Must have current L and D or OB inpatient experience >2yrs. Weekend shifts for nightshift staff are considered Friday or Saturday nights. Will be required to sign up for 1 Sunday per three-week schedule.

Requirements

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
College Diploma
Current L and D or OB inpatient experience >2yrs

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Performs patient assessments
Provides infant care
Completes all unit competencies
Administers medications per physician orders
Documents all care in EMR
Monitors fetal well being via Electronic fetal monitor or doppler
Provides education specific to the Obstetric and Newborn Population
Cares for the intrapartum, postpartum and newborn patient