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

Antelope Valley Medical Center

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

2 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 Labor and Delivery (L&D) RN is responsible for providing nursing care for the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patient guided by the policies and procedures of the unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Meets all the essential duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN)

B.
Additional duties and responsibilities of the L&D RN:

Provides accurate interpretation and documentation of fetal monitor tracing
Provides quality care with accurate assessment, interventions, and documentation to the low to high risk obstetrical patient during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period
Provides newborn care to the infant at delivery
Provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of the obstetrical patient
Provides quality care with accurate assessment, interventions, and documentation to the patient undergoing medical screening to determine stage of labor in the OB Observation Area (L&D Triage)
Facilitates admission of patient to the Labor and Delivery unit and discharge of patients from the observation (Triage) area
Provides education to the patient/family regarding the labor and delivery process
Provides age specific education for infant, adolescent and adult

Non-Essential Duties:

Copying, faxing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Possesses all the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Registered Nurse (RN)
Prior experience as a L&D RN, successful completion of the AVH L&D training program, or proof of completion of an equivalent training program from another facility is required

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

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Completes twenty (20) hours of training in Breastfeeding and Lactation within 6 months of hire
BSN or MSN preferred

Experience

Two (2) years recent clinical experience in L&D specialty area preferred

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Meets all required licensure and/or certifications of the Registered Nurse
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required prior to completion of orientation and within 4 months from date of hire to L&D
Basic Fetal Monitoring certification required prior to completion of orientation and within 4 months from date of hire to L&D; Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required within 2 years of basic certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for L&D Charge Nurses
Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification is required for L&D Charge Nurses

Desired:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is encouraged for all L&D RNs
Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (RNC-EFM)
STABLE Program certification

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 s