RN - Labor & Delivery
Location: Gulfport Mississippi
Description: Garden Park Medical Center is presently looking of RN - Labor & Delivery right now, this career will be placed in Mississippi. More details about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - The registered nurse holds shift accountability to provide direct patient care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the established policies and proc! edures of Garden Park Medical Center, maintains clinical competencies through continuing education, and delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Carries out physician orders.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using persona! l protective equipment as required.
Practice and adhe! re to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES - This position requires the following minimal requirements:
Must have customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Must have critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Must role model ethical, safe, fiscally responsible practices
Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
Must have the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Must demonstrate the technical and professional knowledge of an RN.
Must demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
Must comply with the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act for the practice of professional nursing particularly in area of specialization, delegation, and supervision
Must possess age-appropriate care c! ompetencies and be able to modify care based on patient's age and developmental status, including adolescent through geriatric
Qualifications
EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited professional nurse program.
EXPERIENCE - At least 2 years nursing experience and critical care experience required
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE - Must possess a current Registered Nurse license from the State of Mississippi; current BCLS certification, ACLS or obtained within six months; PALS or obtained within six months; NRP or obtained within six months and AHWONN (complete orientation + 6 months experience)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS - Must be able to climb, kneel, stoop and perform assigned duties under semi-stressful situations. Physical demands require performing heavy cleaning projects with short notice. Visual acuity is required in order to ensure that work is being done correctly. Work is moderately heavy with frequent lifting and carrying o! f objects weighting up to 25 pounds. Work also involves considerable wa! lking, standing, pushing and pulling of equipment and frequent lifting of patients.
Making Garden Park Medical Center a great place to work is a top priority
At Garden Park, we want to be the employer of choice on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We understand that our employees juggle multiple demands both in and outside of the workplace.
For this reason, we offer a variety of programs and resources to help meet your needs. Our focus is clear: a culture focused on recruiting and retaining talented employees within a culture where you are our top priority. An EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Garden Park Medical Center.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:56:26 GMT