Registered Nurse - Family Birth Center / PRN

* POSITION OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse assesses the health needs of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with knowledge and skill, and develops and implements plans to meet these needs. The RN also evaluates outcomes as they reflect the established goals. Also assesses additional role of leader educator and consultant, and coordinates daily patient care as provided by all departments. Some of the major job functions include but are not limited to:

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Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care for groups of patients of varying ages

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Participates in educational activities for self, staff and unit development

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Utilizes communication skills with staff, other health care team members and patients

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Maintains yearly AHA BLS Healthcare Providers certification, unit specific certifications, safety and infection in-services, plus adequate contact hours to meet RN requirements

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Follows safety and infection control policies and procedures

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Follows hospital and department policies and procedures

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Other job duties as assigned

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EXEMPTION STATUS

Non-exempt

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REQUIREMENTS

Education:

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Completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing

Experience:

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1 year current labor & delivery experience preferred

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New Nursing graduates may be accepted but may not be considered the 2nd nurse for at least SIX months after successful completion of orientation.

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Must complete a clinical competence validation

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

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Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility

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Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly

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Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights

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Ability to communicate verbally and in written form

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Basic computer knowledge

Licensure:

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Registered Nurse with a current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia or current licensure in a compact state with multistate privileges recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia

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NCC Certification in In-Patient Obstetrics preferred.

Certifications:

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BLS required through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

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NRP

Location: Culpeper Hospital · CMC FAMILY BIRTH CN
Schedule: PRN (as needed, less than 20 hours per week), Nights, 12HR PRN Nights