Description
The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility andaccountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery ofpatient care for obstetric patients. TheRN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. TheRN demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordinationof patient care. The RN consistentlyperforms according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patientcare and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care
Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient's condition
Collects, analyzes and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses
Performs admitting assessments, reviews history and developsplan of care
Initiates fetal heart monitor, performs vaginal exams,interprets fetal heart tones and determines frequency duration and intensity ofcontractions
Monitors progress of laboring mothers, interprets fetalheart monitor and notifies physician when appropriate for progress or problems
Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patientsassigned
Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment
Compares expected and actual outcomes of care and identifiesdeviation from the plan of care
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs and assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment
Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursingunit, and activities as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse license within the state ofpractice.
Minimum one year obstetrics experience preferred.
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"
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