L&D

POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for functioning as both a caregiver and care manager. In the caregiver role, the RN assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process. In the role of care manager, the RN directs and oversees the work of other caregivers, (nurses and non-nurses) via delegation, coordination, supervision, and validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.2. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.3. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans.4. Documents in patient s chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/significant other and family rights, as identified by Samaritan Healthcare regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by law; and regardless of ability to pay.6. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities. Functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers.7. Demonstrates effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.8. Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority.9. May be required to function as a

Emotional stability: Conducive to dealing with a high stress level for 8 to 12 hours at a time associated with caring for acute patients/families, fast-paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and their families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers.7. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.Family Birthing Unit1. AAP NRP Advanced (American Academy of Pediatrics, Neonatal Resuscitation Program) is required for all RN s working in MBU prior to the end of orientation and renewed every 2 years.2. ACLS (AHA Advanced Life Support) certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.3. STABLE course completion within 6 months of completing orientation, and renewed every 2 years (optional)4. AWHONN s Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course for all L&D RNs is required and must be obtained within 3 months of completing L&D training and renewed every 2 years. Electronic Fetal Monitoring from NCC is also acceptable.5. RN-C in specialty preferred.May cancel up to two shifts per month or up to six shifts within any 13 week assignment

Additional Information: There will be up to 24 hours of call off available to the facility at no cost during the course of the assignment.

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