Department: MedSurg/OB

Status: Part-time; 60-72 hours per pay period

Minimum hours of position per pay period is 60 hours; Flex to 72 hours per pay period to cover planned vacations or long term absences which will be included in work schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance when possible.

Shift: Nights and weekends; 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. First week: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Week two: Friday, Saturday

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning prioritizing, organizing, administering, and evaluating patient care for a group of patients in the Medical Surgical and OB departments.

Utilizes assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs and condition upon admission and on an on- going basis, responding appropriately

Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner as defined by unit policy

Assesses the need for patient/family instruction

Make rounds on all patients on the team

Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care based on patient’s assessment and medical diagnosis and setting priorities for nursing action in accordance with the unit’s policy on time-frames

Review and update the plan of care once every 24 hours or as necessary

Develop patient teaching and discharge plan as necessary

Collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care

Delegates care to team members based on complexity, staff education and competency, state regulations and Bonner General Health (BGH) policy and procedure

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

Establish care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff and new employees of patient problems/concerns/changes in condition; 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

Maintains a safe environment for patients; uses safety precautions appropriately

Demonstrates understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures

Additional Essential Functions as outline in the Job Description

SKILLS: Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English; Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required; Must demonstrate an understanding of post anesthesia care of the patient who has undergone a C-section birth

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program

EXPERIENCE: Minimum graduate nurse of accredited professional nursing program

LICENSE/CERTIFCATION: Current State of Idaho RN License; Current BLS certification; Preferred certifications: ACLS and NRP obtained within 6 months of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands of position are listed in job description

SUPERVISED BY: Nurse Manager; in absence of Nurse Manager, supervised by the Clinical or Hospital Supervisor