What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse OB/Labor and delivery position at Steele Memorial?
A relocation or sign on bonus is available for this position.
The Staff RN is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients and directs others to assure patient care which is based on patient needs, values, and choices. The Staff RN is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules, and regulations established by the Idaho Board of Nursing, and knowledge of policies and procedures within Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC). He/she demonstrates skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the nursing process. He/she demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. He/she actively participates in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collections, aggregation and analysis of relevant key indicators of quality. This commitment to quality results in the development and implementation of action plans to include the monitoring of the effectiveness of improvements.
The Staff RN serves as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and other providers. He/she demonstrates competency in the care of Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and the Geriatric patient.
