Titus Regional Medical Center
RN - Post-Partum/Pediatric - PRN
Titus Regional Medical Center, Mount Pleasant, Texas, United States, 75455
Overview
Position: RN - Ante Partum / Post-Partum / Pediatric Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt Job Category: 2 Professionals Position Summary
Under general supervision, Antepartum, Post-partum / Pediatric Nurses deliver care to patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Due to the broad range of medical conditions nurses will encounter, they should be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. Essential Functions
Knows/conforms to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Board\'s rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations. Provide, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion, or health problems of the patient served. Responsible for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient to unit guidelines, designation, and national mandates. Provides age-appropriate care. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the assessment and care of antepartum, postpartum, neonates, pediatric, and surgical patients. Accurately assesses and documents fetal heart rate tracings and contraction patterns. Accurately assesses quantitative blood loss during postpartum period. Assesses and intervenes appropriately based on patient\'s coping abilities. Provides clear information to providers regarding status of the patient. Assures the plan is carried out and provided in a safe environment, through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel. Educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care. Performs audits to ensure patient safety and maternal care regulations as needed. Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintain composure during stressful situations. Participates in unit specific quarterly education. Provides mother-baby care as appropriate for census and staffing. Advocate of family-centered care. Provides bedside hand-off whenever transfer of care occurs. Participates in unit process improvement projects. Willingness to take unit call as needed as assigned by Director. Follows and adheres to vaccine policy(s) mandated by CMS. Qualifications and Experience
Two years of Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, or Postpartum experience preferred. Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required. BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire date. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 90 days of hire date. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within 90 days of hire date preferred. AWHONN Fetal Monitoring preferred. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 90 days of hire date. Work Experience
See Qualifications above for requirements. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands and environment based on job requirements, including lifting/carrying, movement, and exposure to typical healthcare settings. See original listing for details on weigh-bands, time allocations, and specific movements or environmental factors. Miscellaneous
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Position: RN - Ante Partum / Post-Partum / Pediatric Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt Job Category: 2 Professionals Position Summary
Under general supervision, Antepartum, Post-partum / Pediatric Nurses deliver care to patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Due to the broad range of medical conditions nurses will encounter, they should be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. Essential Functions
Knows/conforms to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Board\'s rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations. Provide, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion, or health problems of the patient served. Responsible for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient to unit guidelines, designation, and national mandates. Provides age-appropriate care. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the assessment and care of antepartum, postpartum, neonates, pediatric, and surgical patients. Accurately assesses and documents fetal heart rate tracings and contraction patterns. Accurately assesses quantitative blood loss during postpartum period. Assesses and intervenes appropriately based on patient\'s coping abilities. Provides clear information to providers regarding status of the patient. Assures the plan is carried out and provided in a safe environment, through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel. Educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care. Performs audits to ensure patient safety and maternal care regulations as needed. Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintain composure during stressful situations. Participates in unit specific quarterly education. Provides mother-baby care as appropriate for census and staffing. Advocate of family-centered care. Provides bedside hand-off whenever transfer of care occurs. Participates in unit process improvement projects. Willingness to take unit call as needed as assigned by Director. Follows and adheres to vaccine policy(s) mandated by CMS. Qualifications and Experience
Two years of Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, or Postpartum experience preferred. Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required. BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire date. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 90 days of hire date. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within 90 days of hire date preferred. AWHONN Fetal Monitoring preferred. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 90 days of hire date. Work Experience
See Qualifications above for requirements. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands and environment based on job requirements, including lifting/carrying, movement, and exposure to typical healthcare settings. See original listing for details on weigh-bands, time allocations, and specific movements or environmental factors. Miscellaneous
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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