Perinatology Nurse - RN (Days, 24 hrs/wk)

* Purpose of Job

Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.

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Job Requirements

Education

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Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.

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Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

Experience

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OB experience preferred.

License/Certifications

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Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for work state.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

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Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.

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Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.

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Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

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Ability to think critically and problem solve.

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Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

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Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

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Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

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Climbing

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Crawling

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Kneeling

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Sitting

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Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

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Balancing

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Carrying

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Crouching

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Distinguish colors

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Keyboarding/typing

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Lifting

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Pulling/Pushing

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Repetitive Motions

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Stooping/bending

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Twisting

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Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

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Fingering/Touching

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Grasping

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Hearing

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Reaching

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Seeing/Visual

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Speaking/talking

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Standing

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Walking

Job Hazards

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Not Related:

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Electrical Shock/Static

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Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

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Rare (1-33%):

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Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)

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Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only

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Occasionally (34%-66%):

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Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

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Equipment/Machinery/Tools

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Explosives (pressurized gas)

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Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)

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Frequent (67%-100%):

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Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

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Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)

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Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

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Essential Job Functions

Essential Functions I

* Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
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Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.

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Practices age specific criteria as outlined.

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Uses language telephone for communication barriers.

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Communicates patient's knowledge level to next care giver.

* Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.
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Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.

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Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.

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Reviews records, opens pregnancy and initiates initial OB clinic visit.

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Completes high risk factors and plan at initial appointment.

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Completes PowerChart Maternity meaning of care charting.

* Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)
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Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.

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Provides teaching specific to the patient.

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Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.

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Updates high risk factors with each additional appointment as needed.

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Provides teaching specific to patient health care problems.

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Utilizes evidence based practice.

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Collaborates with Chaplain, social worker, diabetes center, Labor and Delivery (L&D), home health and high risk.

* Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).
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Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.

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Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.

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Proposes medication Recipe to Take (Rx) to physician (MD).

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Initiates testing, e.g., Germ Cell Tumors (GCT), Non-Stress Test (NST), Group B strep
(GBS) according to gestational age.

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Performs phone triage, providing emotional support, and teaching and has patients come in as needed for appointments.

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Teaching performed, evaluated and documented according to patient needs.

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Utilizes Electronic Medical Records (EMR) message center.

* Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
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Able to competently perform technical skills independently.

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Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.

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Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.

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Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.

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Reports any equipment problems immediately and communicates these with Perinatology (PNATE) staff.

* Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.)
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Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.

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Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.

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Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.

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Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.

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Maintains competence in area of experience.

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Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.

* Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees. (Quality of Care)
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Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).

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Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.

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Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.

* Fiscally accountable.
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Acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.

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Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.

* Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
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Gives a complete verbal report to physician (MD) before he enters exam room for appointment.

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Works with sonographer to maintain patient flow.

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Communicates patient's special needs in chart for next care provider.

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Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions, at scheduled appointment or via follow-up telephone call.

Essential Functions II

* Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.

* Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.

* Other duties as assigned.

Location: Nebraska Methodist Health System
• Perinatology
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 6:45a-4:30