RN - OB Night shift Sign-On Bonus

## Description **FLSA Employment Status:** Nonexempt/Hourly **SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000** **JOB SUMMARY** Under the supervision of the physician or other health professional, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals OB/GYN nursing process. Shares responsibility for individual patients or an entire patient population. **Reporting Structure:** Reports to the OB/GYN Nurse Director or designee **MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS** **Education** Graduate of an accredited program in nursing. Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree required. **Work Experience** A minimum of two years nurse experience in an acute healthcare setting. OB/GYN nurse patient care experience preferred. **** **License/Certification** Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Tennessee. Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Certification- ALL Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through AAP-Full Time Only Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association- Full Time Only Non-Violent Crisis Intervention– Full Time Only **CORE COMPETENCIES** Core Values Standards of Conduct AIDET/Organizational Expectations Safety Quality Flexibility Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols Biohazard Waste CC Hand Hygiene Restraints (Safety) Restraints (Adults) Restraints (Pediatric) Electronic Health Records **JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES** **** **Department Specific Specialty Area:** OB/GYN patient care concepts, practices, and standards Gynecologic Care Obstetric Care Antepartum, Intrapartum or Post-partum Fetal Monitoring Laboratory Safety Standards/Waived Testing **** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** Initiates admission assessment immediately and/or within two hours of arrival to the unit, including pain assessment. Completes admission assessment immediately of the patient/family according to procedure within 24 hours. Monitors patient condition throughout shift according to unit care standards, including the reassessment of pain. Demonstrates ability to interpret changes in patient condition and abnormal lab values as evidenced by shift communication and documentation in the medical record. Initiates a written plan of care within 24 hours of admission. Incorporates in the nursing plan of care: nursing interventions specific to the patient’s age and identified needs; measurable patient outcomes, discharge planning. Reviews and appropriately updates the nursing plan of care during assigned shift. Works with the patient or family in the development of the plan of care. Implements plan of care within established time frame. Accurately orders appropriate tests on computer terminal. Requests consultation, based on assessment data, to assist in problem solving or facilitation of care as evidenced by random observation and documentation in the medical record. Administers medications, including I.V. fluids, according to policy and procedure. Administers and accounts for all controlled substances according to established policy and procedure. Accurately reviews physician’s orders and ensures implementation according to schedule. Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care at appropriate intervals during the shift. Provides basic teaching as outlined in the plan of care and documents teaching and outcomes in the medical record. Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies nursing interventions to meet changing patient needs, including the reassessment of pain. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and/or adverse patient response to physician and other health care professionals. Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient…