RN - L&D

Duties:

Meets all eligibility requirements of a Registered Nurse I
Works under the supervision of the Director
The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act
She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care
Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care
Utilizes positive communication skills
May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients
Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit
Performs other duties as assigned
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Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record
2
Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient
3
Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care
4
Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care
5
Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning
6
Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching
7
Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures
8
Evaluates and updates patient s response to plan of care
9
Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc
10
Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient
11
Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work
12
Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies
13
Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors
14
Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities
15
Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit
16
Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned
17
Actively participate in achieving departmental goals
18
Performs other duties as assigned
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year Clinical Registered Nurse experience preferred in specialty areas.

Skills:
REQUIRED:
California RN license
BLS - AHA
ACLS - AHA
NRP
Minimum 2 years experience as L&D RN
Must have travel experience