RN, Labor & Delivery Nights

RN, Labor & Delivery (36hrs, Nights) Job Summary

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses’ care activities with other health care disciplines.

• Assessment: standard of performance:
  Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
• Planning: standard of performance:
  
  -next steps are reported after the initial input has been received
• Implementation: standard of performance:
  Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol foratschapp veteran and surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of the patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the EMR. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate; performs all necessary procedures correctly; utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs;
  
  accurately calculates and administers medications; initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Evaluation: standard of(Contacting the physician is required for any and all changes in patient condition. A review of the patient’s responses to treatment is part of the evaluation process. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.)

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

Hillsboro, OR