RN, NIGHTS, OB Unit, Dillon

Essential Function

• Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
• Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Patient Satisfaction initiatives using Service Excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds, GETS IT scripting, Service Recovery, and Communication boards.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
• Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
• Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advances Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position).
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.

Qualifications/Training

• Prior mother/baby work experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

• ADN required
• An active Registered Nursing License verified by the LLR
• BLS (Required for ALL nurses), Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly (Nights)