RN - PER DIEM (OB)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision and direction of the Nurse Manager, or Clinical Supervisor develops a nursing diagnosis according to the age and developmental level of the patient, and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with the standards established by the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Oneida Health.

POSITION SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
• Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
• Applies the nursing process to direct patient care by observing, collecting and recording data related to newborn.
• Reassesses patients at intervals throughout the shift based on diagnosis, condition, needs, and developmental level and documents findings.
• Recognizes and assesses emergent patient care situations, directs and documents care given to include patient/family response.
• Assign/ delegate patient care/duties based on staff skill, knowledge, patient acuity and available resources with appropriate follow-up.
• Takes proactive approach to identifying and managing unit situations and addressing customer (patient, family, co-workers, dept. needs).
• Demonstrates skill in computer operations including documentation, electronic data entry, and retrieval.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice consistent with healthcare and organizational standards
• Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit, ensures proper functioning equipment on unit and supplies needed.
• Utilizes appropriate communication techniques based on knowledge of normal age-specific development during interactions with/care of newborn, patient/family demonstrates understanding and respect for cultural values, beliefs and practices.
• Provides for a safe environment and appropriate care for the newborn.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Satisfactory completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.

Experience: Previous experience as a Labor and Delivery RN required.

Licensure: Current New York State licensure or permit as Registered Nurse. Current BLS/ACLS

Salary : $35 - $52