OB Assistant - LDRPN - PRN

Responsibilities

• Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery.
• Identifies and reports breaks in sterile technique.
• Introduces self and explains role as a member of the surgical team.
• Plans patient care in Labor and Delivery with other members of the surgical team utilizing the surgeon's preference card.
• Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice.
• Adheres to established policy based on AORN Standards of Care.
• Prepares and knows the specific use of all equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure.
• Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
• Maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments at all times.
• Obtains necessary equipment and supplies according to the surgeons preference card prior to the case starting.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure.
• Identifies and is familiar with anatomy and physiology.
• Participates effectively in identification of unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention.
• Obtains medications from RN as verbally ordered by the surgeon and verifies order with physician.
• Clarifies any uncertainties regarding surgical plan of care.
• Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step by step procedures in specific surgical case.
• Demonstrates initiative in learning new surgical procedures and equipment relating to L&D and the surgical patient.
• Demonstrates self evaluation skills and takes responsibility to seek supervision and guidance as appropriately needed.
• Offers help and responds willingly to requests for assistance from coworkers, nurses and management.
• Keeps staff and management informed of procedure changes affecting the L&D schedule.
• Reports pertinent information to the appropriate person.
• Makes frequent rounds on patients to assure safety and comfort.
• Anticipates work load to assure that routines and supplies are maintained to expedite patient care.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and disturbing incidents that occur in patient rooms and on the unit.
• Charges supplies appropriately, prevents waste of supplies.
• Cleans specified equipment and areas as assigned.
• Removes trash and used equipment.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bedpans and transportation.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Orders supplies and equipment as delegated by Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year Nursing Assistant experience preferred and/or completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year. Two years hospital experience preferred.
• Completion of competency based skills checklist.
• Certifications, Registrations, Or Licenses: BLS certification required.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem

As Needed