RN | Family Birth Center - FT Nights

About the role

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients, their significant others and support persons. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Responds appropriately to infant security alarm
• Assesses patients, including physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, and discharge planning
• Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Plans and updates care according to identified diagnoses and needs
• Implements individualized care based on the nursing care plan and the nurse’s role, including:
  • Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling
  • Medication administration
  • Skin assessment and wound care
  • Pain management
  • Operation and manipulation of biomedical and other patient care equipment, including infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, and external therapeutic devices
  • Assisting physicians and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Teaches patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion
• Provides appropriate assignment, supervision, and delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record or paper format as necessary
• Evaluates care provided and communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team
• Performs skills according to core area(s):
  • Management and care of the postpartum, GYN, surgical or medical overflow patient
  • Management and care of the newborn
  • Assists with breastfeeding and/or infant nutrition
  • Resuscitates neonate per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Skills and Abilities

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• National certification in lactation or perinatal area preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider card or obtain within 6 months of hire

Experience

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

Pay

Minimum $47.82 USD, Maximum $71.26 USD (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Schedule

Full time, Night Shift 12-36, Hours Per Pay Period 72

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity