Description:

Duties and Responsibilities Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Ability to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to

AHA/AAP NRP

guidelines. Ability under direct supervision of an RN to perform a head-to-toe assessment on infants and adults and reassessments as per policy. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Implement a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (family is included in teaching, as appropriate). Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers and physicians. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery departments. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's/department's Ethics and compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor or upward through chain of command, the Compliance Officer, or hospital outline. Employee adheres to and practices the standards of performance in the Standards of Performance handbook.

Requirements:

Regulatory Requirements Completes annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations related to their department and, as appropriate, to the hospital. Current state of Florida Registered Nurse Licensure. Newborn Nursery and Postpartum experience preferred. BLS required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification within one year preferred.