If you are interested please send your resume to NOrozcomlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
The Staff Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
The Staff Nurse will provide direct patient care within the scope of practice to neonates and postpartum moms.
Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Provides for a safe environment for patients and visitors.
Utilizes the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to neonates from post delivery stabilization through discharge.
The Staff Nurse will be competent with Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines to assist in stabilization and transfers of compromised infants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
The nurse will attend and assist with cesarean births and vaginal births; assisting with breastfeeding, skin to skin, medications, and initial infant assessment.
May be necessary to assist with both mom and infant during the postpartum period.
Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation.
Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
Demonstrates the Hospital’s Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum.
Respect for patient’s rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission.
The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
Recognizes, evaluates and responds appropriately to neonatal emergencies or unusual situations.
Adheres to the standards set forth in the Baby-Friendly model of care.
Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.
Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities.
Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS A.
Education Bachelor of Sciences degree (BSN) in nursing (individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 5 years of their hire date).
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Qualifications/Experience Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience in Maternal Child Health nursing (Nursery/NICU) with regard to regulatory guidelines and standards of practice.
Current California RN license Certificate in Maternal Child Health Nursing and/or RNC-NIC preferred.
NICU experience in level II or III preferred.
C.
Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Electronic Medical Record experience preferred Equal Rights Employer Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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