RN Maternal NSCU

UnityPoint Trinity Moline Bettendorf

RN Maternal NSCU

FTE: PRN (Not Benefit Eligible)

Shift: Variable (Minimum Requirement, Must Pick Up 24 Hours Per Month, 8 of those hours Must be on a Weekend, and 1 Holiday Rotation Per Year)

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT:Neonatal Special Care Unit

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Coordinates and implements patient care under the direction of the

Nurse Manager. Performs work of considerable difficulty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION, TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Must be a graduate of an accredited

School of Nursing. Previous acute care experience preferred.

B. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES SKILLS: Considerable knowledge of the nursing

care required for the patient, inclusive of the nursing process. Good

knowledge of teaching/learning theories. Ability to problem solve; to

plan, organize, and direct nursing activities; ability to communicate

effectively, orally and in writing.

C. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Current Registered

Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois. Dual licensure in the state

of Iowa required within the year of hire date. Must maintain current CPR

certification.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

A. RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Manager

B. WORKERS SUPERVISED: Nursing Assistants, Technicians, Student Nurses,

Unit Secretaries, and LPN's

C. INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: All members of the health care team, patients,

visitors, and community leaders

WORKING CONDITIONS:

. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

. Potential exposure to the risk of bloodborne pathogens Category I

. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

. Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals

. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements

. Requires judgement/action which could result in serious consequences

. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

. Works in a smoke-free environment

. Occasional exposure to video display terminal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

. Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)

. Frequent prolonged standing/walking

. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

. Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment

. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

PATIENT POPULATIONS SERVED:

. Neonate

. Pediatric

. Adolescent

. Adult

JOB DUTIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

I. TECHNICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE/CLINICAL: (Total Weight of 100) Demonstrates

competence in the skills, (processes, procedures, and equipment)

necessary to carry out assigned duties as identified below.

Demonstrated competence in recognizing and responding to patients

physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs should be

evaluated in relation to the patient populations served as appropriate

for each responsibility.

A. Implements the Nursing Process in providing patient care:

1. Assessment

a. Completes initial assessment within 24 hours of admission.

b. Completes physiological, psychological, spiritual, and

educational assessment of the patient/family.

c. Maintains ongoing assessment following established nursing

care standards.

d. Assessment accurately reflects patient status. Documents

nursing assessment clearly and concisely.

e. Notifies physician of initial assessment and pertinent

changes in patient status. Communicates patient status to

Nurse Manager in a timely manner.

2. Nursing Diagnosis

a. Identifies comprehensive list of patient/family

problems/needs including potential problems.

3. Planning

a. Initiates nursing care plan at time of admission consistent

with the medical plan of care.

b. Collaborates with co-workers, physicians, other

disciplines, patient, and family to identify individualized

plan of care.

c. Reviews and revises plan of care daily.

d. Incorporates medical plan of care into nursing care plan.

e. Develops realistic and measurable patient centered goals.

f. Includes discharge planning and patient teaching needs in

plan of care.

4. Implementation

a. Demonstrates competence in the administration of age

appropriate nursing care and implementation of physician

orders.

b. Implements age appropriate nursing care in accordance with

established standards of nursing care, policies,

procedures, and state and federal law.

c. Demonstrates leadership skills in the coordination and

provision of nursing care.

d. Assigns responsibilities to other nursing staff consistent

with staff competencies and licensure.

e. Documents nursing care and response to interventions,

effectiveness, and complications.

f. Implements teaching guidelines in a timely manner and

documents patient/family understanding and effectiveness.

5. Evaluation

a. Incorporates information for patient, family, and nursing

staff to evaluate patient's achievement of goals.

b. Consults with patient, peers, physicians, Nurse Manager,

and other hospital staff to determine efficacy of plan.

B. Progression toward goals from previous evaluation/orientation

completion.

II. DEMONSTRATION OF VALUES

A. Excellence

1. Performs work with a standard of high quality which adheres

to business, professional and social ethics.

2. Assumes responsibility for the safety of all patients,

visitors, employees and responds appropriately to emergency

situations.

3. Exhibits knowledge and behavior of quality improvement

processes.

4. Supports all Regional Health System policies and procedures.

B. Flexibility

1. Fosters open communication through clear expression and

receptive listening.

2. Demonstrates sensitivity and insight regarding the

perceptions and reactions of others.

3. Stimulates and facilitates change.

4. Supports change once decisions are made.

5. Performs other duties consistent with position and

qualifications.

C. Integrity

1. Projects an image that demonstrates respect and compassion to

others, both verbally and non-verbally.

2. Initiates friendly greetings, responds with a smile and

needed assistance.

3. Offers no breach of confidentiality regarding patient/Health

System/employee information.

4. Refrains from participation in rumors or gossip.

5. Deals with others in an open and honest manner, fostering

a climate of mutual trust and respect.

6. Follows through on commitments to others.

D. Responsiveness

1. Positively contributes to group or committee activities for

the mutual benefit of those involved, the Health System and

the community.

2. Actively seeks new opportunities to gain experience, expand

horizons and develop proficiencies.

3. Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to the requests

of patients, families, physicians, peers and others.

E. Service

1. Demonstrates commitment to Trinity's Principles of Hospitality

in providing service to all customers.

2. Evaluates and improves services to ensure they are consumer

oriented and provides a positive, values based environment.

3. Sees others as customers and demonstrates a sincere interest

and desire to achieve total customer satisfaction.

4. Takes ownership. Responds to our customers even when it is

not your job.

5. Demonstrates initiative in constructive use of time.

Completes tasks and assignments in a timely manner.

F. Teamwork

1. Works harmoniously with others.

2. Collaborates with others to achieve Health System and

Department goals.

3. Able to act independently when necessary.

4. Participates constructively in group and team processes.

5. Supports and encourages the efforts of others in group and

team processes.

6. Addresses concerns or conflict situations with others in a

constructive and positive manner.

III. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT

A. Attends all mandatory inservices and SET Day.

B. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.

Pursues opportunities for personal enrichment.

C. Utilizes supplies and resources of the organization in a cost

effective manner.

D. Maintains commitment to working scheduled hours.

This position description was developed to enhance the communication of job and

performance expectations between the employee and the department manager/

director and/or vice-president and should not be considered a contractual

agreement or an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills

required. The specifications, responsibilities and activities will be reviewed

on a regular basis for modification or change, and may be initiated as needed.

EOE M/F/V/D