Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Labor and Delivery
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours
- Employment Type : Staff
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
General Functions :
Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and / or significant otherInstitutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basisRecognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner.Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused actionSupports and maintains the physiologic stability of patientsResponds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditionsDocuments all plans and care provided Identifies need for education of patient, family and / or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and / or other available resourcesAssigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of workCalculates and administers medicationsCoordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient careResponds to the unique needs of patients and families coping with unanticipated treatment, quality of life, and end-of-life decisionsMonitors and allocates critical care services, recognizing the fiduciary role of nurses working in a resource intensive environment Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient / familyMaintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees and staff meetingsServes as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively managing patient admissions, discharges and transfersManages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as requiredProvides every patient the defined standard of care (ie; core measures, chest pain protocol)Utilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentAddresses patient population-specific needsParticipates in Performance Improvement needsBaptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2503030961. Posted job title : Registered Nurse L&D Full Time Days NCB
Benefits
Health Care FSADependent Care FSALife insurance