RN - Birth & Women's Care Center (Per Diem) at Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Fetal Monitoring, Labor Support, Patient Education, Postpartum Care, Lactation Support, Electronic Medical Record, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Patient Assessment, Emergency Response, Quality Improvement, Confidentiality, Delegation, Pain Management, Triage

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here. POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Registered Nurse (Per Diem) FTE: Per diem Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM or 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Weekend Rotation: At least one weekend or night shift per diem POSITION SUMMARY Provides quality, professional, nursing care to obstetric and newborn patients, including labor and delivery, following all standards, practices, policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide triage for Obstetric outpatients. Perform a thorough nursing admission assessment, review of health history including prenatal records, and document according to policy. Initiate fetal monitoring and interpret and document fetal tracing according to guidelines. Perform vaginal exams. Monitor progress of laboring mothers and notify provider when appropriate utilizing the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) format. Support patient’s choice for pain management. Provide labor support to both patients and support for their families. Perform sterile setup of delivery instruments. Explain procedures and treatments to patient. Following hospital policy, prepare patients for a cesarean section; both scheduled and emergent. Care for patients who are have their labor induced or augmented. Document all nursing care, according to policy, in the electronic medical record (EMR). Assist providers during procedures such as internal monitor placement, Amniocentesis or External Cephalic Version. Assist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) during the placement of regional anesthesia. Provide care for the delivering patient. Perform postpartum care to mothers according to protocol. Provide lactation support and education. Perform nursery care for newborns. Provide bedside shift to shift report utilizing the SBAR format. Accompany obstetric patients on transfer to another facility. Care for the newborn requiring additional nursery care such as IV therapy, oxygen. Respond to life-threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Maintain strict confidentiality. Create environment that fosters good team relationships. Assure that the unit is clean, stocked with the appropriate supplies and equipment is ready for use. Demonstrate effective communication skills with coworkers, physicians, patients and patients' family members. Delegate duties to others as appropriate. Float to other units as necessary. Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities. Attend 75% of unit meetings. May have precepting responsibility for another person. Treat all patients equally, with compassion and without regard to medical condition, social status, or race. Protect patients' rights. Participate in continuing education through staff meetings, online education, webinars, simulation/drills, and case review CMEs. POSITION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Required: Associate degree in Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. EXPERIENCE Required: None Preferred: Previous experience in labor & delivery, post partum care desired. LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license Preferred: None CERTIFICATION(S): Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 1 year of hire. Sugar & Safe Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support (STABLE) required within 1 year of hire Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) BENEFIT SUMMARY Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match Free parking at facility #IND100 When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non-clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like You Belong Here. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

Provides quality nursing care to obstetric and newborn patients, including labor and delivery. Responsibilities include monitoring labor progress, providing pain management support, and assisting with procedures.