PRN Registered Nurse - Family Birthing Service - Day/Night

Job description

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Job Class Specifics: 1. Demonstrates safe medication practice. 2. Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee’s role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression. 3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders. 4. Accurately transcribes physician’s orders. 5. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use of patient education resources. 7. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area. 8. Demonstrates leadership through the nursing process and supervision while maintaining accountability for treatment and patient outcomes. 9. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff. 10. Responds to d...