Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursey Part Time Nights
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lima
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one
purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful
combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day.
Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the
highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center
Part Time - Nights
**New Increased Rates + Sign-On Bonuses**
Summary of Primary Function
The Obstetrics (OB) Registered Nurse (RN) addresses the care
provided to healthcare consumers in the context of woman-,
newborn-, and family-
centered care and includes those who do not self-identify as women,
or exclusively as women, as well as all people parenting
newborns.
The competent and proficient OB RN provides, coordinates, plans,
and evaluates nursing care, and supervises licensed and unlicensed
associates
in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures,
professional standards, and organizational
mission/policies/philosophies. This RN
demonstrates the ability to care for patients in the outpatient
and/or acute care obstetrical setting as part of an
interprofessional team focused on
achieving the best individual maternal/neonatal/gynecology/women's
health and population outcomes.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team (Care
Management in coordinating care [e.g. Children's Protective
Services], transfer centers, and pharmacies), conducts initial and
ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a
plan of care, educates patient and/or family, implements nursing
care/interventions, evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing
care/intervention, and advocates for the patient/family.
Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units)
Obstetrical/Women's Health nursing care where applicable.
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State
of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health; coordinates care within
hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing
quality improvement in the department.
Applies knowledge of contemporary obstetrical/women's health
nursing practice and future innovations.
Applies the nursing process in the care of women during pregnancy,
birth, postpartum, gynecological, and other women's health issues
and the neonate from birth until discharge with differing
gestational ages, diagnoses, and complications.
Provides care to women of all ages requiring triage,
prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization,
resuscitation, and emergency management.
Models core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable
harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of
care.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance
with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing
Professional Practice Model.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with
the job. Employees may be
required to perform other job-related duties as required by their
supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or
covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from
approved source prior to direct patient care)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred upon hire, must
obtain within 6 months of hire)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
(preferred)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification - National Certification
Corporation (preferred if interpreting fetal monitoring)
Inpatient OB Certification - National Certification Corporation
(preferred)
Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification - National Certification
Corporation (preferred)
Neonatal Intensive Care Certification - National Certification
Corporation (required for critical care transport NICU teams within
2 years of hire)
Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Certification - National Certification
Corporation (preferred)
Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate Certification -
National Certification Corporation (preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
Recent OB, ED or critical care experience (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Skills
Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and
scope of practice of staff.
Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education
(based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and
implementation) to nursing staff and others.
Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide
evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current
standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition
and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive
resources.
Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan
of care.
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to
evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes;
revises plan of care accordingly.
Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.
Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient
care.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires
information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops.
Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and
delegated actions.
Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models
effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances.
Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies.
Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can
understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.
Electronic fetal monitoring.
Conducting vaginal exams.
Caring for the mother/fetal dyad.
Resuscitation and stabilization of mother/fetal dyad.
Breastfeeding support and education
Teaching self/neonate/infant care, discharge teaching, planning,
and follow up.
Age- and department-specific emergency and lifesaving
equipment.
Ability to recognize, understand, and communicate family dynamics
and parent/child relationship.
Advanced care management skills in caring for the unstable, acute,
or chronically ill neonate.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal
precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and
learn the policies concerning
infection control.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interprets
the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to
provide the care needed as described in departmental
policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or
protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the
affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health -
Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg,
Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If
you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a
reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection
process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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