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Rn Maternal
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Moline, IL Moline, Illinois |
About this job
UnityPoint Trinity Moline Bettendorf
RN Maternal NSCU
FTE: 0.6 (24 Hours Per Week, Part Time Benefit Eligible)
Shift: Nights, 6:45pm - 7:15am Every Third Weekend
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
RN Maternal NSCU
FTE: 0.6 (24 Hours Per Week, Part Time Benefit Eligible)
Shift: Nights, 6:45pm - 7:15am Every Third Weekend
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