Description
Sign on Bonus: up to $10k bonus with 2 year commitment, experience required
Schedule: Full time, 36 hours per week, day/night rotation, every 3rd weekend rotation, holiday rotation.
This position is responsible for clinical functions of the Obstetrics and Family Health Department in accordance with hospital standards, policies and nursing practice Standards of Care.
Coordinates the clinical activities and processes within the OB Department Provides direct nursing care to antepartum, labor, postpartum and nursery patients.
Provides nursing care by demonstrating the use of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation Acquires knowledge of and monitors patient's condition Communicates patient's condition and changes appropriately Assumes responsibility for carrying out the plan of treatment/ provider's orders Communicates provider orders and order changes to appropriate personnel Cares and guides patients through labor, delivery, and postpartum, while applying critical thinking skills Provides care to patients during transport to other facilities when deemed necessary Organizes priorities and delegates activities Applies effective communication skills with medical staff, hospital personnel and family members Facilitates staffing of the department and communicates staffing needs to appropriate personnel Assists providers in performing procedures; assures plan of treatment is administered (i.e.
medication, documentation) Participates in provider rounds Assists department members and members from other departments with patient cares/services Provides nursery care and serves as a resource to other staff caring for newborn and postpartum patients.
Assures the organization and cleanliness of work area, including completion of checklists and assurance of equipment availability and function Follows infection prevention guidelines Assists in inventory control functions Performs charging functions Record information on the patient's medical record and keeps record accurate and up to date In absence of Unit Secretary, assists in the performance of departmental clerical tasks Communicates department needs to appropriate personnel Assists in performing quality control and quality assurance functions Assists in statistical reporting Assists with selection, use, maintenance and repair of department equipment Provides individualized patient and family teaching Acquires knowledge of medications and drugs being used Assists in monitoring narcotic medications Administers medications, treatments, observes patient response Reviews and interprets diagnostic data Writes, updates, and individualized care plans Participates in shift report and patient hand-offs from department to department Assists with orientation of new employees Completes annual competency, skills training, and educational requirements related to role Provides education and support to patients and family members related to patient self-care, infant care, breastfeeding and safety.
Utilizes referral process for social services according to policy Floats to assist Med-Surg Department when OB coverage is not necessary RequirementsRegistered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the state of Iowa Associates Degree in Nursing or BSN NRP certification required BLS certification required STABLE certification preferred Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter Training required