Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse, RN (306)

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

• The RN instructs patients and/or families in procedures, healthcare practices and continuing care after discharge.

• The RN performs duties and responsibilities in a manner adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with professional practice standards, regulatory bodies and the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

• The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

• The RN delivers care that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Hancock Regional Hospital.

• Use Chain of command and delegation of care and responsibilities appropriately.

• The RN demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.

• The RN works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork, the LOVE Promise and Patients First.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shifts on this unit are 12 hours for this job description. Associate must be able to work 12 hour shifts to qualify for the position.

• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.

• Demonstrates leadership abilities, and problem solving skills.

• Serves as a professional role model for others.

• Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues.

• Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record.

• Functions in a professional manner under stressful or emergency conditions.

• Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication.

• Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First.

• Delivers care that is consistent with the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Participates and supports quality improvement initiatives and level 3 metrics.

• Participates in sustain excellent customer satisfaction ratings.

• Participates in initiatives to grow volume and market share.

• Participates in ways to meet MPU and financial metrics.

• Initiates ways to capture revenue.

• Completes tasks in a timely manner.

• Provides the patient and family with a positive experience.

• Utilizes the nursing process for decision making.

• Will address concerns before they become harmful to the patient or associates -Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessments.

• Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.

• Contributes to planning, implementing and supporting progressive change, making suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems.

• Assists with orientation of new staff.

• Attends in-service presentations as assigned and attends unit/departmental meetings 75 of the time or as assigned.

• Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality.

• Participates in identifying or recommending areas for improvement.

• Participates in quality improvement activities to improve patient care related to planned outcomes.

• Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner.

• Recognizes impact of actions on other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.

• Collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities, and delegates, as appropriate.

• Communicates pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, concisely and in a timely manner to other healthcare providers.

• Directs concerns to appropriate persons within timeframes suitable to the situation.

• Practice is consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines, and infection control guidelines.

• Delivers patient care in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner respecting the patient's rights.

• Conducts interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital's mission, vision and values.