RN - Birth & Women's Care Center; Per Diem

Position: RN - Birth & Women's Care Center (Per Diem)
Location: Town of Prairie du Sac
** POSITION SPECIFICS
*
* Title:

Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
FTE:  Per diem

Schedule:

12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM or 6:45 AM - 7:15 PMWeekend Rotation:  At least one weekend or night shift per diem
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Provides quality, professional, nursing care to obstetric and newborn patients, including labor and delivery, following all standards, practices, policies and procedures.##
** RESPONSIBILITIES
* ** Provide triage for Obstetric outpatients.
* Perform a thorough nursing admission assessment, review of health history including prenatal records, and document according to policy.
* Initiate fetal monitoring and interpret and document fetal tracing according to guidelines.
* Perform vaginal exams.
* Monitor progress of laboring mothers and notify provider when appropriate utilizing the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) format.
* Support patient’s choice for pain management.  Provide labor support to both patients and support for their families.
* Perform sterile setup of delivery instruments.
* Explain procedures and treatments to patient.
* Following hospital policy, prepare patients for a cesarean section; both scheduled and emergent.
* Care for patients who are have their labor induced or augmented.
* Document all nursing care, according to policy, in the electronic medical record (EMR).
* Assist providers during procedures such as internal monitor placement, Amniocentesis or External Cephalic Version.
* Assist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) during the placement of regional anesthesia.
* Provide care for the delivering patient.
* Perform postpartum care to mothers according to protocol.
* Provide lactation support and education.
* Perform nursery care for newborns.
* Provide bedside shift to shift report utilizing the SBAR format.
* Accompany obstetric patients on transfer to another facility.
* Care for the newborn requiring additional nursery care such as IV therapy, oxygen.
* Respond to life-threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
* Maintain strict confidentiality.
* Create environment that fosters good team relationships.
* Assure that the unit is clean, stocked with the appropriate supplies and equipment is ready for use.
* Demonstrate effective communication skills with coworkers, physicians, patients and patients' family members.
* Delegate duties to others as appropriate.
* Float to other units as necessary.
* Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.
* Attend 75% of unit meetings.
* May have precepting responsibility for another person.
* Treat all patients equally, with compassion and without regard to medical condition, social status, or race.
* Protect patients' rights.
* Participate in continuing education through staff meetings, online education, webinars, simulation/drills, and case review CMEs.
** POSITION REQUIREMENTS
** EDUCATION
* Required:

Associate degree in Nursing.
* Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE

* Required:

None
* Preferred:
Previous experience in labor & delivery, post partum care desired.

LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

* Required:

Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
* Preferred:
None CERTIFICATION(S):

* Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 1 year of hire. Sugar & Safe Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support (STABLE) required within 1 year of hire
* Preferred:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
BENEFIT SUMMARY
* Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
* Free parking at facility #IND
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When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non-clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like
* You Belong Here*.
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