Registered Nurse - Perinatology

Position: Registered Nurse - Perinatology - 32 Hours/Week - Days
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
* Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
* Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required for work state.
* Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
* Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
* 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.
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