REGISTERED NURSE
Location: Cody, Wyoming
Description: West Park Hospital is at the momment seeking for REGISTERED NURSE right now, this position will be reside in Wyoming. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below.
Women’s Health Registered Nurse
Position Summary
The nursing team in the Women’s Health and Nursery Department welcomes approximately 270 bab ies to the world every year. While the numbers may seem small, the RN’s impact on our families is large. The clinical support you provide is valued in the entire spectrum of women’s health and nursery care. From labor to delivery, antepartum to post partum, and well newborn to special care nursery, you will have the opportunity to provide a broad range of support in an environment of family centered care. We also provide personalized care to post-op GYN surgical patients. Our C-sections are performed in our own OR suite and are scrubbed and circulated by the OR staff. The OB RN then provides primary care of the newborn, with support of an MD or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in attendance. We routinely perform OB emergency drills to insure that we maintain our skills. We offer opportunity for clinical education through a variety of channels, to promote continual professional development. If you have experience in some, but not all of these areas, we have the ability to pro vide clinical training to the right candidate.
Typical Work Week
This position works in a cohesive, friendly team environment consisting of RN’s, Obstetricians, Pediatric Providers, Family Practitioners, and Anesthesia Providers. Shifts are generally 12 hours from 6:45 â€" 7:15. Staffing guidelines follow AWHONN recommendations with low nurse/patient ratios.
Would include caring for laboring and delivering mothers, post-partum and newborn care and post op GYN patients.
Position Reporting
This position reports directly to Sonja Jackson, RN, BSN, Clinical Coordinator, and Dawn Phillips, RNC, BSN, Women’s Health Director. Dawn’s leadership style is supportive, but not micromanaging, so successful candidates will need to be self-directed, highly motivated and require minimal supervision.
Position Support
Two RN’s are scheduled per shift in the unit. Director; Clinical Coordinator; and House Supervisors are available as need for clinical support
NRP certification provided on site. STABLE and Fetal Monitoring training coordinated through outreach programs.
Work Environment
The state-of-the-art unit includes; all private LDRP Suites; New Born Nursery; Centralized fetal monitoring; electronic documentation; GE Panda radiant warmers; therapeutic massage.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Wyoming licensure (or ability to obtain) as a Registered Professional nurse. AWHONN approved Fetal Monitoring course within the last two years, Current-NRP, BLS, recommend S.T.A.B.L.E.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in obstetric care preferred.
SKILLS: Knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care essential. Must know principles and practice of sterile technique and infection control. Must be skilled in technical aspects of mother/infant care. Able to perform eff ectively in highly stressful situations. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills. Able to assume a leadership role and serve as an example to other employees.
Wage and Benefits
The hourly wage range for this position is:
Minimum $25.95 Midpoint $32.18 Maximum $41.52
West Park Hospital offers a generous benefits package for full and part time (60+ hours per pay period) employees including:
$10K SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES
JOB SUMMARY: The RN will be scheduled in the dep artment after he/she has received: a) experience in labor, deliver, nursery and postpartum nursing care in another facility (documented in references from employment) plus supervised clinical performance in OB at WPH; or b) completion of preceptor education course in OB care at WPH, with supervised orientation to all aspects of department by both Head Nurse and experienced RN's.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. He/she must also interpret 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 the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
AGES SPECIFIC TO OB:
Newborn Birth through 1 Month Middle Adult 35 Years through 50 Years
Infant 1 Month through 1 Year Mature Adult 51 Years through 69 Years
Adolescent/Teenager 13 Years through 17 Years Geriatric Adult 70 Years +
Young Adult 18 Years through 34 Years
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform admitting assessments, review history and develop plan of care. Initiate fetal heart monitor, perform vaginal exams, interpret fetal heart tones and determine frequency duration and intensity of contractions.
2. Monitor progress of laboring mothers, interpret fetal heart monitor and notify physician when appropriate for progress or problems. Assist mother and labor coach with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and administer pain medication as ordered. Prepare birthing room for delivery using strict sterile technique.
3. Prepare mothers for elective or emergency Cesarean Section by following written C-Section proto col. Provide emotional support to mother and coach, obtain proper consents and pre op diagnostic studies and coordinate smooth transfer to surgery
4. Assist physician with initiation of pitocin inductions and monitor progress of labor: mix IV pitocin drips, adjust flow rate or pump according to physician's orders, be alert for abnormalities or problems.
5. Document nursing care properly on chart forms, birth certificates, and computer.
6. Assist physician in administering care during labor: artificial rupture of membranes, initiation of internal fetal monitoring or intrauterine pressure catheter, initiation of pitocin drip or other IV medications, sterile vaginal exams or other procedures. Assist anesthesia with the administration of spinal or epidural anesthetic.
7. Perform immediate post delivery care of mother and infant: determine Apgar scores, DeLee suction and bulb suction infants, apply ID and security bands, weigh and measure infant, administer medica tions to mother and infant as ordered, assist physician with resuscitation, perform fundal message and monitor vital signs and lochia as needed, promote infant/parent bonding and obtain newborn identification per policy.
8. Perform post partum care and provide patient education to mother: check lochia, episiotomy and fundus, provide instruction in child care, breast feedings and self care to mother, monitor vital signs per policy, report problems to physician.
9. Perform nursery care on infant: operate OB equipment (OHIO heaters, isolettes, newborn monitor, phototherapy light), assess infants and vital signs, assist with circumcision, coordinate stabilization and transfer of unstable infants, perform or assist with all types of feedings (breast feeding, nipple feeding or gavage feeding ) perform cord care, do Dextrosticks, initiate isolation if indicated, draw blood from umbilical catheters (but not percutaneous arterial punctures). Assess gestational age, give bath, take pictures, perform hearing screening and any other treatments.
10. Administer medications, solutions and treatments per physician's order: Display knowledge of administration and effects of medications used and operate IV/PCA pumps correctly.
11. Initiate and maintain IV and oxygen therapy on infants under the direction of a physician.
12. Admit and care for post-surgical patients. Monitor and assess per post-anesthesia protocol.
13. Perform discharge teaching for all patients.
14. Provide required care for OB/OBS patients.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
1. Adhere to principles of infection control in delivery of OB care: restrict visitors per policy, enforce policy regarding cover ups, scrub clothes and handwashing, assure housekeeping department cleans area adequately, enforce isolation policies for care of infant and mother, instruct parents in principles of infection control, assure routine cleaning by nursing staff is done on prescribed basis , demonstrate excellent sterile technique.
2. Adhere to general policies of the OB Department: assure proper consent for birthing room and support persons in birthing room, keep computer stats up to date, schedule special services (i.e., steak dinners), adhere to Baby X policy, restock medications and supplies, check crash cart, insure newborn safety, etc.
3. Display knowledge of specialized OB equipment instruments and procedures.
4. Stock OB department, order supplies, request maintenance or ancillary support services.
5. Display knowledge of specialized resuscitation protocol for infants: NRP, CPR technique, drug dosages, fluid requirements, thermoregulation, stabilization and transport.
6. Participate in inservices and continue education specialized for OB/Nursery.
7. Rotate call days and floating to other departments.
The following procedures will not be performed by an RN in the OB Department:
1. Intubation of adults or infants.
2. Percutaneous arterial punctures (RN's may draw blood from umbilical catheters if trained to do so).
3. Episiotomies in precipitous deliveries.
4. Placement of electrode for internal fetal monitoring will be permitted after competency validation.
5. Umbilical vessel catheterization.
6. Placement of intrauterine pressure catheter.
SKILLS: Knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care essential. Must know principles and practice of sterile technique and infection control. Must be skilled in technical aspects of mother/infant care. Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills. Able to assume a leadership role and serve as an example to other employees.
Position Summary
The nursing team in the Women’s Health and Nursery Department welcomes approximately 270 bab ies to the world every year. While the numbers may seem small, the RN’s impact on our families is large. The clinical support you provide is valued in the entire spectrum of women’s health and nursery care. From labor to delivery, antepartum to post partum, and well newborn to special care nursery, you will have the opportunity to provide a broad range of support in an environment of family centered care. We also provide personalized care to post-op GYN surgical patients. Our C-sections are performed in our own OR suite and are scrubbed and circulated by the OR staff. The OB RN then provides primary care of the newborn, with support of an MD or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in attendance. We routinely perform OB emergency drills to insure that we maintain our skills. We offer opportunity for clinical education through a variety of channels, to promote continual professional development. If you have experience in some, but not all of these areas, we have the ability to pro vide clinical training to the right candidate.
Typical Work Week
This position works in a cohesive, friendly team environment consisting of RN’s, Obstetricians, Pediatric Providers, Family Practitioners, and Anesthesia Providers. Shifts are generally 12 hours from 6:45 â€" 7:15. Staffing guidelines follow AWHONN recommendations with low nurse/patient ratios.
Would include caring for laboring and delivering mothers, post-partum and newborn care and post op GYN patients.
Position Reporting
This position reports directly to Sonja Jackson, RN, BSN, Clinical Coordinator, and Dawn Phillips, RNC, BSN, Women’s Health Director. Dawn’s leadership style is supportive, but not micromanaging, so successful candidates will need to be self-directed, highly motivated and require minimal supervision.
Position Support
Two RN’s are scheduled per shift in the unit. Director; Clinical Coordinator; and House Supervisors are available as need for clinical support
NRP certification provided on site. STABLE and Fetal Monitoring training coordinated through outreach programs.
Work Environment
The state-of-the-art unit includes; all private LDRP Suites; New Born Nursery; Centralized fetal monitoring; electronic documentation; GE Panda radiant warmers; therapeutic massage.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Wyoming licensure (or ability to obtain) as a Registered Professional nurse. AWHONN approved Fetal Monitoring course within the last two years, Current-NRP, BLS, recommend S.T.A.B.L.E.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in obstetric care preferred.
SKILLS: Knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care essential. Must know principles and practice of sterile technique and infection control. Must be skilled in technical aspects of mother/infant care. Able to perform eff ectively in highly stressful situations. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills. Able to assume a leadership role and serve as an example to other employees.
Wage and Benefits
The hourly wage range for this position is:
Minimum $25.95 Midpoint $32.18 Maximum $41.52
West Park Hospital offers a generous benefits package for full and part time (60+ hours per pay period) employees including:
- $10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Employees
- Relocation Assistance for Full Time Employees
- Health Insurance Available the 1stof the Month Following Start Date
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Bank
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan/Money Purchase Pension Plan
- Wellness Benefits including onsite massage therapy
$10K SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES
JOB SUMMARY: The RN will be scheduled in the dep artment after he/she has received: a) experience in labor, deliver, nursery and postpartum nursing care in another facility (documented in references from employment) plus supervised clinical performance in OB at WPH; or b) completion of preceptor education course in OB care at WPH, with supervised orientation to all aspects of department by both Head Nurse and experienced RN's.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. He/she must also interpret 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 the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
AGES SPECIFIC TO OB:
Newborn Birth through 1 Month Middle Adult 35 Years through 50 Years
Infant 1 Month through 1 Year Mature Adult 51 Years through 69 Years
Adolescent/Teenager 13 Years through 17 Years Geriatric Adult 70 Years +
Young Adult 18 Years through 34 Years
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform admitting assessments, review history and develop plan of care. Initiate fetal heart monitor, perform vaginal exams, interpret fetal heart tones and determine frequency duration and intensity of contractions.
2. Monitor progress of laboring mothers, interpret fetal heart monitor and notify physician when appropriate for progress or problems. Assist mother and labor coach with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and administer pain medication as ordered. Prepare birthing room for delivery using strict sterile technique.
3. Prepare mothers for elective or emergency Cesarean Section by following written C-Section proto col. Provide emotional support to mother and coach, obtain proper consents and pre op diagnostic studies and coordinate smooth transfer to surgery
4. Assist physician with initiation of pitocin inductions and monitor progress of labor: mix IV pitocin drips, adjust flow rate or pump according to physician's orders, be alert for abnormalities or problems.
5. Document nursing care properly on chart forms, birth certificates, and computer.
6. Assist physician in administering care during labor: artificial rupture of membranes, initiation of internal fetal monitoring or intrauterine pressure catheter, initiation of pitocin drip or other IV medications, sterile vaginal exams or other procedures. Assist anesthesia with the administration of spinal or epidural anesthetic.
7. Perform immediate post delivery care of mother and infant: determine Apgar scores, DeLee suction and bulb suction infants, apply ID and security bands, weigh and measure infant, administer medica tions to mother and infant as ordered, assist physician with resuscitation, perform fundal message and monitor vital signs and lochia as needed, promote infant/parent bonding and obtain newborn identification per policy.
8. Perform post partum care and provide patient education to mother: check lochia, episiotomy and fundus, provide instruction in child care, breast feedings and self care to mother, monitor vital signs per policy, report problems to physician.
9. Perform nursery care on infant: operate OB equipment (OHIO heaters, isolettes, newborn monitor, phototherapy light), assess infants and vital signs, assist with circumcision, coordinate stabilization and transfer of unstable infants, perform or assist with all types of feedings (breast feeding, nipple feeding or gavage feeding ) perform cord care, do Dextrosticks, initiate isolation if indicated, draw blood from umbilical catheters (but not percutaneous arterial punctures). Assess gestational age, give bath, take pictures, perform hearing screening and any other treatments.
10. Administer medications, solutions and treatments per physician's order: Display knowledge of administration and effects of medications used and operate IV/PCA pumps correctly.
11. Initiate and maintain IV and oxygen therapy on infants under the direction of a physician.
12. Admit and care for post-surgical patients. Monitor and assess per post-anesthesia protocol.
13. Perform discharge teaching for all patients.
14. Provide required care for OB/OBS patients.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
1. Adhere to principles of infection control in delivery of OB care: restrict visitors per policy, enforce policy regarding cover ups, scrub clothes and handwashing, assure housekeeping department cleans area adequately, enforce isolation policies for care of infant and mother, instruct parents in principles of infection control, assure routine cleaning by nursing staff is done on prescribed basis , demonstrate excellent sterile technique.
2. Adhere to general policies of the OB Department: assure proper consent for birthing room and support persons in birthing room, keep computer stats up to date, schedule special services (i.e., steak dinners), adhere to Baby X policy, restock medications and supplies, check crash cart, insure newborn safety, etc.
3. Display knowledge of specialized OB equipment instruments and procedures.
4. Stock OB department, order supplies, request maintenance or ancillary support services.
5. Display knowledge of specialized resuscitation protocol for infants: NRP, CPR technique, drug dosages, fluid requirements, thermoregulation, stabilization and transport.
6. Participate in inservices and continue education specialized for OB/Nursery.
7. Rotate call days and floating to other departments.
The following procedures will not be performed by an RN in the OB Department:
1. Intubation of adults or infants.
2. Percutaneous arterial punctures (RN's may draw blood from umbilical catheters if trained to do so).
3. Episiotomies in precipitous deliveries.
4. Placement of electrode for internal fetal monitoring will be permitted after competency validation.
5. Umbilical vessel catheterization.
6. Placement of intrauterine pressure catheter.
SKILLS: Knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care essential. Must know principles and practice of sterile technique and infection control. Must be skilled in technical aspects of mother/infant care. Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills. Able to assume a leadership role and serve as an example to other employees.
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