REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - WOMEN'S HEALTH & NURSERY (PRN)

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Women’s Health

REPORTS TO: Women’s Health Director

JOB SUMMARY

The RN will be scheduled in the department 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 CRH; or b) completion of preceptor education course in OB care at CRH, with supervised orientation to all aspects of department by precepting RNs.

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. They must be able to 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current Wyoming licensure as a Registered Nurse. Prior experience in obstetrics with labor and delivery experience preferred. Will train the right candidate.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care essential.
• Must be skilled in technical aspects of mother/infant care.
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality of all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations.
• Must be well motivated, organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Able to assume a leadership role and serve as an example to other employees.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

NRP, BLS (AHA), AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring competency within one year of hire. Recommend S.T.A.B.L.E and AWHONN membership.