Staff RN-Women's Health-Peds

Job Summary

The Postpartum / Pediatric RN is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients

in accordance with the established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act.

The RN is responsible for maintaining the patient's medical record, paper and / or electronic, the the proper

documentation of nursing observation and actions taken. The RN plans, delegates, and coordinates the nursing

care provided to the patient. Utilizing the nursing process and using evidenced-based practice, the RN is

responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, maintaining the patient's dignity and privacy

at all times. This position requires a sound knowledge of all aspects of nursing care including the antepartum

postpartum, and pediatric patients.

Job Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse by the Mississippi

State Board of Nursing

Current knowledge and skills approprate to the age and type of patient population served

Proficient oral, computer, and written communication skills. Proficient interpersonal skills.

Current Basic Life Support Certification (CPR)

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Physical Demands

Occasionally = 1 - 33% of the workday

Frequently = 34 - 66% of the workday

Continuously = 67 - 100% of the workday

Standing or Walking - Continuously - The RN may be on her / his feet the majority of the day to perform direct

and in-direct patient care.

Sitting - Frequently - The RN is required to sit at various desks for documentation via paper or electronically

via computer or other tasks such as in-services.

Bending - Occasional; obtaining, organizing, and restocking supplies and in direct patient care activities.

Climbing / Reaching - Occasionally - The RN should be able to climb a foot stool or small ladder when stocking

supplies as well as reaching for supplies. The RN should be able to stand on foot stool at the patient's bedside

if needed.

Push / Pull - Occasional - The RN may perform push / pull motions when transporting patients and / or moving

equipment on various surfaces.

Handling / Lifting 0-24 lbs - frequently

25-100 lbs - occasionally

The employee may be required to help lift and / or handle objects from 1 - 300 lbs.

Assistance in moving patients and use of the pull / push activity is done frequently.

For heavier activities, staff should always seek assistance and use ergonomic training.

Manual Dexterity

Hands Simple grasp - continuously

Firm grasp - frequently

Fine manipulation - frequently

Feet Standing and / or walking - continuously or frequently

Fine and gross motor skills are used in venous punctures, patient care activities,

information entry on computers, and adjustments on equipment.

Speaking / Hearing - Continuously

Speaking - ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and / or visitors

Hearing - must have functional with or without correction

Seeing - must have functional with or without correction

Mental and Emotional Demands / Requirements

The Postpartum / Pediatric RN must be able to :

Manage stress appropriately

Make decisions under pressure

Manage anger, fear, hostility appropriately

Handle multiple priorities

Work independently, concentration and memory to detail

Patient Population - Scope of Service

The population for the Postpartum / Pediatric unit ranges from 2-3 days old to over 90 years of age.

Pediatric patients range from 2-3 days old to 15 y / o and make up 5-10% of the unit's population.

Postpartum or obstetrical patients range from 12y / o to the oldest of women of childbearing age.

These patients make up approximately 85% of the patient population. Patients who are surgical

or medical overflow patients range from age 12 to geriatric patients and make up approximately

5-10% of the population on the unit. This unit is operational 24 hours / day, 365 days / year