Registered Nurse (Obstetrics) - Manchester Iowa

Company: Regional Medical Center
Location: Manchester, Iowa
Posted On: 05/13/2024

Sign on Bonus: up to $10k bonus with 2 year commitment, experience required.Full Time, Day/Night Rotation, 12 hour day/night rotation + every 3rd weekend.This position is responsible for clinical functions of the Obstetrics and Family Health Department in accordance with hospital standards, policies and nursing practice Standards of Care.Coordinates the clinical activities and processes within the OB DepartmentProvides direct nursing care to antepartum, labor, postpartum and nursery patients.Provides nursing care by demonstrating the use of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluationAcquires knowledge of and monitors patients conditionCommunicates patients condition and changes appropriatelyAssumes responsibility for carrying out the plan of treatment/ providers ordersCommunicates provider orders and order changes to appropriate personnelCares and guides patients through labor, delivery, and postpartum, while applying critical thinking skillsProvides care to patients during transport to other facilities when deemed necessaryOrganizes priorities and delegates activitiesApplies effective communication skills with medical staff, hospital personnel and family membersFacilitates staffing of the department and communicates staffing needs to appropriate personnelAssists providers in performing procedures; assures plan of treatment is administered (i.e. medication, documentation)Participates in provider roundsAssists department members and members from other departments with patient cares/servicesProvides nursery care and serves as a resource to other staff caring for newborn and postpartum patients.Assures the organization and cleanliness of work area, including completion of checklists and assurance of equipment availability and functionFollows infection prevention guidelinesAssists in inventory control functionsPerforms charging functionsRecord information on the patient's medical record and keeps record accurate and up to dateIn absence of Unit Secretary, assists in the performance of departmental clerical tasksCommunicates department needs to appropriate personnelAssists in performing quality control and quality assurance functionsAssists in statistical reportingAssists with selection, use, maintenance and repair of department equipmentProvides individualized patient and family teachingAcquires knowledge of medications and drugs being usedAssists in monitoring narcotic medicationsAdministers medications, treatments, observes patient responseReviews and interprets diagnostic dataWrites, updates, and individualized care plansParticipates in shift report and patient hand-offs from department to departmentAssists with orientation of new employeesCompletes annual competency, skills training, and educational requirements related to roleProvides education and support to patients and family members related to patient self-care, infant care, breastfeeding and safety.Utilizes referral process for social services according to policyFloats to assist Med-Surg Department when OB coverage is not necessaryRegistered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the state of IowaAssociates Degree in Nursing or BSNNRP certification requiredBLS certification requiredSTABLE certification preferredChild and Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter Training requiredEmployee Benefits:Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week)IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)Paid LeavePharmacy (on-site)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site)Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision)(Click here for details)by Jobble More...

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