RN - Perinatal

Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: January 12, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care in accordance with known/accepted standards of practice and AVH policy.# Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.# Works in support of the medical staff treatment plan and makes recommendations for changes to medical treatment plan as appropriate.# Educates patients and family around the plan of care and disease management.# Actively supports the nursing philosophy by striving for excellence in patient care, professional development, interpersonal relations, time management, and continuous quality improvement. # RN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS # I NURSING PROCESS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE SKILLS 10% # Fully competent in primary nurse role on unit; performs patient and family assessment # problem identification, plans care accordingly, implements and evaluates plan of care so that problems are resolved. # # Develops a problem based plan of care for every patient with appropriate nursing interventions # # Records pertinent clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital policy. # # Prioritizes patient situations and takes appropriate action in an efficient, effective manner # # Responds to clinical needs of patients in accord with experience, nursing standards, and hospital/nursing policies and procedures. # # Makes value-added resource decisions for patient care with respect to supplies, equipment, and acuity of care # II PATIENT TEACHING 5% # Provides individualized patient and family education consistent with patient#s learning style, readiness to learn and self care needs # # Evaluates the effectiveness of patient learning # III CARE COORDINATION 5% # Coordinates with all members of the hospital team in order to address patient care, resolve problems, and improve the delivery of multidisciplinary care on a daily basis # # Applies individual and group problem solving; shares knowledge with others freely, consults openly, and assists others to interpret data # # Uses verbal and written communication methods effectively # # Provides input into refinement of nursing care plans developed by others # IV PATIENT SAFETY # CONFIDENTIALITY 5% # Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards # # Identifies and promotes new learning around changing patient safety standards of practice # # Serves in advocacy role; encouraging active involvement of patient and family in their care # # Follows all security, confidentiality, and privacy policies # V PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT # INTEGRATION 10% # Develops professional goals and diversity of responsibilities within nursing practice; consistent with hospital mission and goals # # Demonstrates role awareness and seeks individualized/department specific continuing education that improves patient care or professional practice: antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, or neonatal # # Able to express nursing values around patient/family centered care and assists others to achieve shared understanding # # Active participant in quality improvement processes # # Identifies need to seek out additional information when needed and apply relevant findings to nursing practice # VI LEADERSHIP 5% # Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional decision making # # Participates and contributes to unit meetings and activities # VII.# UNIT SPECIFIC DUTIES # RESPONSIBILITIES 10% # Proficient in peripartum care. # # Proficient in the care of normal and special care neonates. # # Initiates resuscitation efforts in neonates according to NRP guidelines. # # Ability to begin resuscitation efforts in adults in accordance with BLS guidelines until relieved by a physician/critical care nurse. # # Ability to accurately interpret external and internal fetal monitor tracings and begin intrauterine resuscitative efforts as appropriate. # # Cross-train to PCU. # POPULATION SPECIFIC CRITERIA Pass/No Pass # Ensures developmentally appropriate care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients. # VII CORE VALUES 50% # Patient Centered:is passionate about patient care, creating positive impressions on a consistent basis and exceeding our patients# expectations. Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families, responds with a sense of urgency to patient problems, anticipates patient requirements, responds proactively and places the patient#s safety above all else. # # Teamwork:works collaboratively with physicians and other staff and assists whenever possible. He/she openly shares information, provides feedback and participates in appropriate decision making as part of a team of healthcare professionals. Hospital and departmental objectives are placed ahead of individual agendas # # Respect for Others:actively listens to others, takes other opinions into account, and communicates openly and honestly.# He/she demonstrates respect for others by being timely with communications, completion of tasks, and meeting attendance.# The employee is respectful of all physicians, colleagues, patients, visitors, and other stakeholders # # Accountability:takes responsibility for his/her actions, abides by the hospital#s guiding philosophies and policies, and follows through on commitments and physician orders.# He/she provides complete and accurate information to the Physician and/or other members of the work team. takes personal pride and ownership in the quality of care and services provided to all internal and external customers # # Integrity:is truthful, trustworthy, and principled.#He/she#demonstrates character, conviction, and honest and ethical behavior in all interactions with others.##The employee#s word can be trusted.##Behavior is#consistent with these AVH Core Values # KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS # ABILITIES # # EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS # ######### Associate Degree in Nursing ######### BSN graduate preferred ######### Experience:# 1 year preferred # LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS # ######### Current Colorado nursing license or temporary permit ######### Current BLS certification ######### Other Required: 1.####### #NRP within 18 months of hire 2.####### #STABLE within 18 months of hire 3.####### #AWHONN Intermediate EFM course within 18 months of hire 4.####### ACLS within 18 months of hire # KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS # ######### Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail ######### Relatively high degree of analytical abilities ######### Strong interpersonal skills required ######### Ability to work independently LANGUAGE SKILLS # ######### Ability to read and communicate effectively in English ######### Spanish preferred # WORKING CONDITIONS # ######### Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature ######### May be exposed to communicable diseases through normal or careless performance of responsibilities ######### May be exposed to mechanical dangers associated with mechanical devices ######### May be exposed to stressful situations # # # DESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS # PHYSICAL DEMANDS # On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.# ########################################################################## - Percent of Time- Stand:####################################################################### 40% Walk:######################################################################## 30% Sit:############################################################################ 30% Talk or hear:############################################################# 99% Use hands to finger, handle or feel:######################## 100% Push or pull:############################################################# 10% Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:################################## 10% Reach with hands and arms:##################################### 10% Taste or smell:########################################################## 00% # This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. ####################################################################################### - Yes/ No - Up to 10 pounds:######################################################## yes## Up to 25 pounds:######################################################## yes## Up to 50 pounds:######################################################## yes## Up to 100 pounds:####################################################### no### More than 100 pounds:################################################ no### # This job has vision requirements as follows:############# - Yes/No - Clear close vision:###################################################### yes# Clear distance vision:################################################## yes# Depth perception:####################################################### yes# Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge ## distances and spatial relationships:################################### yes# Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into ## sharp focus:##################################################################### yes# # Specific demands not listed: WORK ENVIRONMENT # Job may have exposure to the following environmental conditions: ######################################################################################### -Yes/No - Wet..... click apply for full job details

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