Registered Nurse - Lancaster, United States - Antelope Valley Medical Center

Antelope Valley Medical Center

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Objective:

In addition to the objective outlined in the AVH Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description, the Couplet Care RN is responsible for providing nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborn infants guided by the policies and procedures of the unit.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing assessment of the newborn and mother, patient education regarding infant and postpartum care, and preparation for discharge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meets all the essential duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Additional duties and responsibilities of the Couplet Care RN:
Recognizes normal and abnormal physical, psycho-social, cultural, spiritual and learning needs of postpartum mothers, newborn infants, and their families.
Provides quality care with accurate assessment, interventions and documentation for low to high risk postpartum patients.
Provides quality care with accurate assessment, interventions and documentation needed to meet the unique needs of the newborn infant.
Provides education to the patient/family regarding the postpartum process and newborn infant care.
Facilitates maintenance of parentinfant
Assists mothers in the successful initiation and continuation of exclusive breastfeeding, and/or other feeding methods as indicated.
Provides age specific education for infant, adolescent and

Non-Essential Duties:

Copying, faxing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Possesses all the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrates knowledge of the mandated reporting
Demonstrates knowledge of infant and child safety measures and abduction prevention

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively
demonstrate these behaviors**:
Accountability Action Oriented Customer Focused Compassion

Effective Communication Teamwork

Ethics & Values Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience:

Education

Required:

Graduate from a school of nursing
Completes twenty (20) hours of training in Breastfeeding and Lactation within 6 months of hire.
Completes Couplet Care Core Competencies during orientation period.

Desired:

BSN or MSN

Experience:

Two (2) years recent clinical experience in Maternal/Newborn Nursing specialty area preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Required:

Meets all required licensure and/or certifications of the Registered
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required within 6 months from date of hire to Couplet
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for Couplet Care Charge

Desired:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is encouraged for all Couplet Care
Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN).
STABLE Program

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its requirements; complies with duty to report behavior standard; demonstrates understanding of purpose for a Compliance hotline and the importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor or the Compliance Officer when in doubt regarding a possible compliance issue
Ability to follow the Code of Business Conduct (Standards of Business Ethics and Integrity)