WA OB RN

Job Description:

Also needs to be able to help out on the Med Surg Unit.
The Family Birth Center Registered Nurse assists families throughout the birth process as well as provides direct care for patients ranging from neonates to older adults. Responsibilities include assisting, supporting and educating patients and their family members of the process of their illness, the treatment plan, and discharge plan. The position will care for women both during normal and problematic pregnancies, providing guidance and hands on clinical care. This position adheres to physician orders and properly documents in patients records, also being a valuable resource for the whole family during the period following the birth. This position maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
STANDARD EXPECTATIONS
Promotes a Positive Working Environment
Conducts oneself in line with organization s mission, values and standards of behavior.
Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
Communicates Effectively
Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
Responds to communications in a timely manner.
Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively
Follows procedures.
Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Labor and Delivery Care
Assists with inducing labor and various procedures, including Cesarean sections
Identifies and assists with complications.
Provides support and coaching for the mother during labor and delivery.
Monitors the fetal heart rate and mother s vital signs.
Measures the strength and timing of contractions.
Administers medications and performs diagnostic tests.
Monitors and performs tests on newborns.
General Direct Patient Care
Provides direct care to patient assignment in the medical surgical unit and obstetrics.
Performs admissions, discharges and transfers using current and consistent handover process by assisting others with patient s activities and care.
Reviews and appropriately implements physician s orders for all assigned patients.
Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient s status.
Performs or assists others in performing proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
Maintains patient s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Cares for patients in the optimum clinical environment.
Adheres to all nursing and hospital wide policies and procedures.
Participates in all hospital and nursing communication.
Maintains effective interdisciplinary communication.
Consults with physicians and other members of the care team.
Participates in and supervises patient s meal and special dietary requirements.
Effectively listens to and resolves concerns/complaints, escalates up the chain of command as needed.
Monitors all risk management processes.
Floats to other departments as driven by patient need, including areas such as ED, and Perioperative Services.
Patient Documentation
Builds patient specific plan of care.
Maintains appropriate documentation in all assigned patient records.
Evaluates and reassesses care given, update patient specific plan of care to achieve desired outcomes.
Reviews documentation of instructions, teaching topics, and patient response with the Nurse Manager or designee.
Patient Education
Utilizes all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.
Involves patient s families and significant others as an essential piece of patient centered care.
Assesses patient s understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
12 hours Night Shifts (1845 to 0715)

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Obstetrics RN

General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRP

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:
No