Andis Womens Unit RN

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

• The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• The RN delivers care that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Hancock Regional Hospital.
• Use Chain of command and delegation of care and responsibilities appropriately.
• The RN demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.
• The RN works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork, the LOVE Promise and Patients First.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Shifts on this unit are 12 hours for this job description. Associate must be able to work 12 hour shifts to qualify for the position.
•  Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.
•  Demonstrates leadership abilities, and problem solving skills.
•  Serves as a professional role model for others.
•  Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues.
•  Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record.
•  Functions in a professional manner under stressful or emergency conditions.
•  Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication.
•  Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First.
•  Delivers care that is consistent with the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital.

MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• CPR
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Registered Nurse (RN)

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: STABLE Certification preferred AWHONN Fetal Monitoring preferred.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and any education required by Regulatory Accreditation Agencies, Scope of Practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital. - while available Step Two Breast Feeding Education and K2 Fetal Monitoring Education Software

EQUIPMENT USED: Accucheck, Wheelchair, Portable VS monitor, Computer, Pyxis, IV pumps, Scales, Beds, Infant Security System, Vapotherm, Skytron Lighting, Radiant Warmers, NeoPuff, Phototherapy BiliChek Device, Hearing Screening Fetal Monitors, Doppler, Portable Ultrasound, Hemorrhage Cart and Anesthesia Cart.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Able to process data and make decisions to support the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital. Assist in identifying concerns and help to work on solutions to improve the quality of care for our patients and associates.