OB RN

Location

Cresco, IA

Regular

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The R.N. will promote and restore patient’s health as they prescribe, provide, delegate, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care through the use of the nursing process for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and background; provide physical and psycho-social support to patients, friends, and families.

• Maintain competency and identify patient problems appropriately for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Recognize changes in clinical situations, alter plan of care appropriately, and continue to monitor effectiveness.
• Perform appropriate assessment and utilize critical thinking skills in interpreting data and responding appropriately. Communicate information to the health care team as needed.
• Formulate and individualize nursing care plans for all patients. Update, validate, and execute care plans daily and as needed.
• Follow all policy and procedures, including but not limited to administering medications per pharmacy and manufacturer instructions, and stay abreast of all policies and procedures.
• Note and follow through with physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Prioritize patient care and work under stress while exhibiting maturity, stability, and flexibility.
• Utilize and provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs. Keep the department stocked, organized, clean, and complete checklists. Charge appropriately for supplies and treatments.
• Work scheduled hours and demonstrate flexibility in willingness to work extra hours. Accept assignments or changes in assignments and priorities with minimal disruption; may include respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.

• Registered nursing degree from a nursing school.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
• BLS (CPR) required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP Certified within 1 year.
• NRP not required for Surgical RN-Advanced.
• For specialization to Emergency room completion of TNCC.