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RN - Family Birthing Center - FT .9 NIGHTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#Documentation #RN #Patient Care #Cost Containment #Team Collaboration #Pediatrics #Teaching #Labor & Delivery #Problem-Solving Skills

Quick overview

The RN is responsible for patient care and the performance of non-RN employees on the assigned unit, delegating tasks and evaluating care based on patient needs. They also participate in patient education and ensure compliance with medical regimes as prescribed by physicians.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a current Oregon RN license and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include AHA PALS certification and knowledge of psychosocial concepts.

Time ManagementProblem-SolvingDocumentationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient CareSupervisionEvaluationNursing CareTeachingProfessional GrowthBody MechanicsStaff OrientationLegal AwarenessCost ContainmentHealth Care Procedures

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Willing to work varied hours with flexible schedules & every other weekend; Supplemental RN’s must be available 50% day shift and 50% night shift; Excellent communication skills both orally and written.

Preferred

AHA PALS certification; Basic knowledge of psychosocial concepts and problem-solving skills. EFM Advanced for Charge Nurses.

Lic/Reg/Cert

Current Oregon RN license.

Typical physical/Mental demands

Must maintain knowledge of and practice safe body mechanics. Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach and frequently lift 50 pounds or more. Continuous walking and/or standing throughout shift required.

Essential job functions
Maintains overall responsibility for patient care/ non RN employee’s job performance on assigned unit & delegates patient care tasks to team members within respective practice parameters.
Evaluates/corrects/directs/redirects care & assignment of staff as patient needs, outcome, & staffing activity dictate. Identify & communicate unit staffing needs as per Nursing Department staffing matrix, patient acuity & professional judgment & reports valid inadequate staffing to management.
Gathers data & accurately documents information & observations that contribute to the patient’s plan of care. Set patient outcomes & evaluate progress.
Assures, as a responsible member of the total healthcare team, that nursing care is accomplished effectively & that the medical regime for each patient is carried out as prescribed by the physician in collaboration with other disciplines.
Participates with health care team members in facilitating patients & families learning throughout the hospital experience in preparation for discharge. Reinforces patients continued health care through teaching and/or referral to case management/resource management for community agency follow-up.
Maintains a constant awareness of the legal aspects of nursing & demonstrates this in his/her decisions & documentation regarding patient care within the Registered Nurses scope of practice.
Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment & economical use of supplies and equipment. Properly charges items as appropriate. Demonstrates time management effectively. Attends 75% of staff meetings & other meetings & in-services as requested. Is accountable for information given.