RN-OB (Nights) Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

03131 RN Women’s Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg JobDescription 12.17.20 Report to the Director, the staff RN is aprofessional care giver who assumes responsibility andaccountability for a group of patients for a designated time frameand provides care to those patient via therapeutic use of self, thenursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and otherhealthcare team members. If assigned as charge nurse, will serve asresource for coordination of activities on the unit.

Responsibilities as charge include, but not limited to, assessmentof unit needs, available resources for current and oncomingshift(s) based on patient acuity, volume, individuals and familyneeds and special clinical procedures or interventions pending.

Reports to:

Director of Women’s Services FLSA:

Non-exempt Grade:

67

EEO:

X 02 Professionals Essential Functions ? Performs plan of careintervention, including medication administration, specimencollection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical caretreatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, andcommunicates patient condition as appropriate to care team,physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performingactivities of daily living, including personal hygiene,elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as neededacross disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patienttransfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial supportneeds. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family andprovides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture,condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physicaland emotional well-being of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge andapplication of the nursing process Plans and implements patientcare and teaching based on the total assessment and the age of thepatient. Develop plan of care that is individualized for thepatient needs reflecting collaboration with other members of thehealthcare team, the patient, and the family as appropriate.

Evaluates and documents the patient response; monitors andrecognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takingappropriate action based on the assessment of the patient.

Participates and cooperates in the unit-based Quality Improvementprocess. Supports, maintains, and provides an environment which issupportive of quality patient care based on best practice using aholistic approach to care, and by adhering to effectively usingresources and personnel. Practices, develops, and endorses customerservice skills in relationships with internal and externalcustomers. Serves as patient and family advocate with respect tothe patient’s right to privacy, autonomy, and dignity by protectingconfidentiality of information. Formulate individualized teachingand educational plan based on identified learning need and evaluatethe effectiveness of learning including the patient and family asappropriate. Enhance professional growth and development throughparticipation in educational programs, current literature,in-service meeting, workshops and shows responsibility for ownprofessional practice and ongoing education.

Qualifications:

JobRequirements ? Minimum Education Must posses a current and activeRegistered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee. Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required SkillsCertifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced CardiovascularLife Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (BLScertification may be obtained within first week of orientation,before patient care) (ACLS certification may be obtained within 6months of starting in OB), (NRP may be obtained within 9 months ofstarting in OB)

Required Skills Licenses:

Current and activeRegistered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee. STABLECertification Required. (may be obtained within 6 months ofstarting in OB) AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Required. (may be obtainedwithin 6 months of starting in OB)