Nursery RN - Obstetrics - PRN Varies

Description

Job Summary:   Provides specialized, comprehensive, evidence based nursing care to Level I and Level II neonates using the nursing process.  

Service and Quality Standards:

1.    Service
Is Customer focused
    Anticipates customer needs
    Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
    Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
    Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior 
        to customers and coworkers
2.    People
Is conversation conscious
    Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
    Promotes a harassment free environment
    Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
3.    Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
    Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
    Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
    Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
    Supports performance improvement
    Seeks ways to improve systems and services
    Shows commitment to improvement efforts
    Meets mandatory educational requirements
4.    Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
    Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
    Supports hospital initiatives
    Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
    Fosters team cooperation
5.    Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
    Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
    Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:
1.    Supports Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical,  and religious diversity.
2.    Responds appropriately to infant security, hospital code and patient alarms, including required documentation.
3.    Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.
4.    Provides age appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, adolescent and adult populations. 
5.    Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policy and procedures.
6.    Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation.  Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.
7.    Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
8.    Engages in activities to expand and /or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practice.
9.    Provides leadership and autonomy in the profession and practice settings.
10.    Delegates responsibilities to appropriate health care team members and monitors their activity and work performance.
11.    Facilitates and coordinates discharge planning based on patient needs.
12.    Demonstrates proficiency in care of the transitioning and care of the Level I newborn to include:
a.    Thermoregulation
b.    Glucose monitoring
c.    Bilirubin testing
d.    Hearing screening
e.    Circumcision
13.    Demonstrates competency in stabilizing the Level II newborn to include:
a.    Neonatal venipuncture
b.    Cardiorespiratory monitoring
c.    Bedside capillary blood gasses
d.    Intravenous therapy
e.    Oxygen therapy
f.    Preparing for transport to tertiary care
14.    Demonstrates competency in care of the family experiencing perinatal loss.
 

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

    Education Level:  Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
    Certification/Licensure:  Illinois license or eligible. BLS, NRP, and current STABLE Course     preferred.
    Experience Requirements:  Minimum of 1 year neonatal nursing experience preferred.
    
Working Conditions:

Exposure Category I:  Tasks that involve exposure to blood , body fluids, or tissues.  All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks.  Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
 

Physical Activity:

                                                                                                           NA          0-25%      26-75%     76-100%

Lift/Carry                                                                                                                                 X

Push/Pull                                                                                                                                X

Reach Overhead                                                                                                  X

Climb                                                                                                                    X

Squat/Bend/Kneel                                                                                                                   X

Sit                                                                                                                         X

Stand                                                                                                                                                         X

Walk/Move About                                                                                                                                       X

The most significant duties have been included in this description.  Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.