Role Description
Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department, exhibiting a desire to learn, teach, mentor, and advance nursing skills.
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Completes timely assessments including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, including signs of abuse or neglect.
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Makes appropriate decisions and implements interventions based on nursing diagnoses according to patients' actual or potential health conditions or needs.
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Sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
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Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed.
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Assesses and interprets diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.
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Applies knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
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Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety.
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Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding.
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Utilizes appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with patients according to their level of understanding.
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Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, completing thorough hand-off communication in all situations.
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Abides by American Nurses Association Scope, Standards, and Code of Ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completing all required education.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Organizational and multi-tasking skills [Required]
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Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures [Required]
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Ability to work as a Team player within a unit [Required]
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Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills [Required]
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EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements) [Required]
Requirements
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Associate's of Nursing [Required]
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Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
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Two years of current L&D, MIU, High Risk, or OB experience [Preferred]
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Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
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Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
Benefits
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Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off from Day One
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403-B Retirement Plan
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4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
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Career Development
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Whole Person Well-being Resources
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Mental Health Resources and Support
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Pet Benefits