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RN-OB/Med Surg - 043

Bonner General Health

RN-OB/Med Surg - 043

Sandpoint, ID
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Department: Family Centered Maternity Unit/Med Surg

    Status: Part-Time Flex; 48-60 hours per pay period

    Minimum hours of position per pay period is 48 hours; Flex to 60 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: 6:45pm – 7:15am Actual days worked to be determined

    Summary

    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.

    Primary 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 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

    Requirements

    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

    Licensure/Certification

    License/Certification: Current State of Idaho RN license; Current CPR 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