Staff RN-Womens and Children-NICU

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patients priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and / or delegating care and evaluating patientsresponses and progress toward clinical outcomes. The Staff RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and / or resourcing of others.

The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and / or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems / needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes / goals.
• Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Executes therapeutic and / or supportive interventions.
• Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
• Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.
• Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan / delivery of care.
• Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.
• Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and / or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards / regulations. Prior NICU, newborn or Critical Care experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Basic Life Support (CPR), NRP and STABLE certification required.