RN-Nursery
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewSign-On Bonus: $10,000 for qualifying applicants! Family
Birthing Suites is a 15-bed unit that provides care to mothers,
newborns and gynecological surgery patients. Private LDRP
(Labor-Deliver-Recover-Postpartum) suites and four-bed, Level 2
NICU are located within the department. A full-equipped Cesarean
Surgical Suite is also maintained within the unit. The RN is
responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care, in
coordination with the healthcare team, to Antepartum, Intrapartum,
Postpartum patients and Newborns. The primary role of the RN is the
execution of the nursing process in providing required care and
evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include: assessment,
nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning,
implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these
responsibilities requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking
and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical
and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process. Why
UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - We've been
named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team
members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling
career and experience guided by uncompromising values and
unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options
that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life
stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're
committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of
role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development -
We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of
the people and communities we serve. Visit us at
UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why
UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. ResponsibilitiesPatient
Care/ Clinical Excellence
Assumes primary responsibility for
the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit
standards and nursing care required for the specified patient
population.Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to
other health care team members and assumes responsibility for
follow-up and collaboration.Performs admission assessment process
per specific department standards to include patient history,
physical, and psycho-social assessment. Utilizes physical
assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic
testing), pharmacological information and patient/family
perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus
problem areas and identifying goals of care.Assumes responsibility
for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the
patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with
their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to
verify priorities. Implements the plan of care according to current
standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and
hospital protocol/procedures.Integrates multidisciplinary approach
to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and
maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being.
Implements measures to promote a safe environment.Partners with
healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of
care.Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of
practice.Incorporates best practices in daily nursing care. Patient
Education
Assesses and chooses teaching
strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families'
age-specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level
of comprehension.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital
to provide specialized education.Demonstrates knowledge that
patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors,
accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns
immediately.Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the
hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and
post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge
teaching. Integrates preventative health maintenance into the
education plan.Leadership and Professional Development
Assists in the orientation of new
employees by acting as a resource and mentor. Collaborates with
unit leadership, as appropriate. Serves in preceptor role, as
appropriate. Participates in the education experiences of
students.Continues professional development and involvement in
professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing
knowledge through networking and research.Utilizes evidenced-based
models of learning. Participates in department and hospital shared
governance infrastructure and performance improvement
activities.Qualifications Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that
are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this
position.Preferred or SpecializedNot required to perform the
essential functions of the position.Education: Graduate of
accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 5 years of
hire)Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in NursingExperience:
License(s)/Certification(s): * Current licensure in good standing
to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. * Valid driver's license
when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks
fluent English* Multicultural sensitivity* Basic computer skills*
Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques
required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the
administration of medication therapy and the operation of
specialized equipment* Ability to complete a basic computer course
on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training
* Microsoft Office experience Other: * Satisfactory completion of
Finley Nurse Residency program with 1 year of start date for all
nurses with minimal or no prior acute care experience.* Use of
usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions
of the position.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .80;
- Department: Maternity Unit - OB;
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 64 hours per pay period.
There is a holiday and a every third weekend rotation. This
position does have call.;
- Job ID: 150904;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Iowa City , RN-Nursery, Other , Dubuque, Iowa
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