Type: RN

Department: OB & MedSurg

Status: Occasional

Shift: Variable

Job Number: 127

Summary of Position:

The Licensed Professional Nurse (RN) is a practitioner responsible for assessing, planning prioritizing, organizing, administering, and evaluating patient care for a group of patients on the FCMU and Medical Surgical units.

Responsibilities:

Responsible to perform within the rules and regulations of Idaho State Board of Nursing

Observe strict ethical guidelines in regard to confidentiality

Provide prompt care to patient requests with empathy and genuine interest

Identify safety concerns and implement necessary safety protocols

Effective response to crisis situations

Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care according to timeframes established in the FCMU and Medical Surgical unit policies

Assessment skills and techniques to assess the perinatal/neonatal and Medical Surgical patients

Delegates care to team members based on complexity; staff education and competency; State Regulations; BGH policy and procedures and DNV standards

Maintain established BGH policies and procedures and protocols in nursing department worked

Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the nursing departments and hospital

Willingness to participate in continuing education to meet own professional development needs

Maintains necessary credentialing (see Job Specifications)

Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations, hospital policy and procedure and DNV standards

Establish care priorities based on patient problems; notify physician promptly regarding concerns

Must be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors. Reports medication errors

Perform procedures accurately, completely and safely according to established policy and procedure and physician orders

Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner

Additional Essential Functions as outline in the Job Description

Education:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.

Experience:

Minimum graduate nurse of accredited professional nursing program.

Licensure/Certification:

Current State of Idaho RN License; Current BLS certification; Preferred certifications: ACLS, STABLE, NRP, EFM or obtained within 6 months of hire.