Perinatology Nurse - RN - Perinatoloty (Days, 24 Hours/wk)
- Full-Time
- Omaha, NE
- Nebraska Methodist Health System
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
- Purpose of JobAccountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.
- Job RequirementsEducation
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
- Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Experience- OB experience preferred.
License/Certifications- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for work state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
- Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
- Ability to think critically and problem solve.
- Physical RequirementsWeight Demands
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- Fingering/Touching
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Reaching
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Walking
Job Hazards- Not Related:
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Rare (1-33%):
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
- Frequent (67%-100%):
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
- Essential Job FunctionsEssential Functions I
- Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
- Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
- Practices age specific criteria as outlined.
- Uses language telephone for communication barriers.
- Communicates patient's knowledge level to next care giver.
- Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.
- Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
- Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
- Reviews records, opens pregnancy and initiates initial OB clinic visit.
- Completes high risk factors and plan at initial appointment.
- Completes PowerChart Maternity meaning of care charting.
- Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)
- Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
- Provides teaching specific to the patient.
- Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.
- Updates high risk factors with each additional appointment as needed.
- Provides teaching specific to patient health care problems.
- Utilizes evidence based practice.
- Collaborates with Chaplain, social worker, diabetes center, Labor and Delivery (L&D), home health and high risk.
- Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).
- Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.
- Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
- Proposes medication Recipe to Take (Rx) to physician (MD).
- Initiates testing, e.g., Germ Cell Tumors (GCT), Non-Stress Test (NST), Group B strep
(GBS) according to gestational age. - Performs phone triage, providing emotional support, and teaching and has patients come in as needed for appointments.
- Teaching performed, evaluated and documented according to patient needs.
- Utilizes Electronic Medical Records (EMR) message center.
- Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
- Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
- Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
- Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
- Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
- Reports any equipment problems immediately and communicates these with Perinatology (PNATE) staff.
- Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.)
- Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
- Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
- Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
- Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
- Maintains competence in area of experience.
- Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
- Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees. (Quality of Care)
- Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
- Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
- Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.
- Fiscally accountable.
- Acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
- Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
- Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
- Gives a complete verbal report to physician (MD) before he enters exam room for appointment.
- Works with sonographer to maintain patient flow.
- Communicates patient's special needs in chart for next care provider.
- Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions, at scheduled appointment or via follow-up telephone call.
Essential Functions II- Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
- Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Location: Nebraska Methodist Health System · Perinatology
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 6:45a-4:30