REGISTERED NURSE - WELL BABY NURSERY
Status: Part Time
Shift: 7P-7A; some weekends, some holidays
Exempt: No
Summary:
The Registered Nurse at North Oaks Medical Center is primarily responsible for his/her patients. They shall possess the qualities most exemplary of the nursing profession. These qualities include compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty, together with the knowledge and skills they have learned within their nursing education. The Registered Nurse shall adhere to the Standards of Practice of NOMC.The registered nurse is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of care. Will uphold the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service. Is a resource person for other members of the health care team. Responsible for patient care. Will utilize effective communication between personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families.
Other information:
1. 2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:4. Physical Effort Required:Must possess good physical health. Required to stand for long periods of time. Lifting and transporting of patients is required. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are necessary.Strength: MediumPush: OccasionallyPull: OccasionallyCarry: OccasionallyLift: OccasionallySit: FrequentlyStand: FrequentlyWalk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
1. Insure the maintenance of quality patient care.A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.B. Assist with QA audits.C. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.D. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses’ notes, and any other form as appropriate.E. Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.2. Administer blood, blood components, hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.A. Adhere to hospital policy in regard to blood and blood components.B. Adhere to hospital policy for administering hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.3. Adhere to policies and procedures.A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures for self and personal under his/her supervision.B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.C. Report incidents and injuries.D. Report medication errors.E. Demonstrate professional manner.F. Comply with attendance policy.G. Knowledgeable of all hospital safety codes, and perform duties during drills and actual emergencies.H. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.I. Provide clean environment.J. Account for narcotics.4. Assist in operational functions.A. Assist department manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.B. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.C. Assist department director in data collection.D. Monitors equipment function.5. Maintain satisfactory communication.A. Promote satisfactory relationships.B. Share knowledge with others.6. Participate in professional development activities.A. Attend committee meetings as designated.B. Attend in-service programs.C. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.D. Maintains knowledge of computerized systems within the healthcare system as needed for job performance.7. Perform other duties as requested.8. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.9. Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act and the Rules and Regulations of the LA State Board of Nursing.ADDITIONAL DUTIESA.Demonstrates knowledge of neonatal physiology and normal neonatal adaptation to the extrauterine environment.1. Performs admit assessment of newborn.2. Monitors neonate throughout transition and newborn periods.3. Maintains thermoregulation of newborn.4. Reports abnormal signs and symptoms to physician.B.Provides routine newborn care.1Bathes, feeds, and provides cord care on a daily basis.2Demonstrates knowledge of infant security measures.C.Assist with circumcision.1Sets up equipment and supplies for physician.2Assists with procedure.3Monitors infant following circumcision for complications.D.Provides teaching on baby care.1Teaches parent(s) and family daily care of infants, bathing, feeding, use of bulb syringe, cord care, circumcision care, etc.2Documents on appropriate education sheet.E.Provides support consistent with Lactation Consultant teaching.1Provide support to breastfeeding families.2In-service new staff members (RNs, LPNs, CNAs and NTs) on the proper breastfeeding techniques in the unit as needed.F.Participates in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.1Completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program is expected.2Responsible for exhibiting knowledge/skills relevant to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program guidelines in an emergency situation.G.Demonstrates age-specific competency as appropriate to different patient groups (e.g. young adult, adolescent, newborn).H.Follows North Oaks Health System Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.