RN (Labor & Delivery)-(Part-Time)

Summary

Job Description:

I. Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or Kentucky work permit.

Certifications based on the unit worked:

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BCA

LTA

12 Lead EKG

CPI

TNCC

ENPC

AWHONN Fetal monitoring

Patient Deterioration

NIH Stroke

II. Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to identify the scope of practice issues, prioritization, critical thinking, effective decision making, communication, interpersonal relationship skills, delegation and team leading skills consistent with the level of professional growth. Adheres to specific hospital policy and procedures.

Performs care requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences in the application of the nursing process. Utilizes high-level assessment skills to design and ensure multidisciplinary patient care to meet holistic needs, incorporating established practice guidelines and regulatory standards. Must possess ability to supervise LPNs, CNAs, Techs, Unit Secretaries, and Clinical students. All employees will continually monitor and adhere to safety responsibilities and initiatives.

III. Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Assessment

Develops a plan of care

Provides care according to policy and procedure

Evaluates patient response to interventions

Organizational skills

Leadership skills, facilitates team work, and exhibits professional nursing practice based on the Nursing Practice Model

Critical thinking

Patient advocate

Delegating care/tasks as appropriate

Responsible for continuing education as well as unit specific education

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.