Department: MedSurg/OB

In order to maintain occasional status the occasional RN must:

be available to work a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours per month; be willing to work any shift; participate in scheduled call rotation as applicable by department; and to work a minimum of two (2) weekend shifts per month; if applicable by department

be available for work at least eight (8) months out of the year, and work or be on call a minimum of one (1) Hospital recognized holiday each year

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 Medical Surgical and FMCU Department policies

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

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, STABLE, NRP, EFM or 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