Obstetrics RN Staff Nurse

Responsibilities:

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• Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact.
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• Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
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• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy.
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• Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
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• Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and United Health Services policies.
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• Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices.
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• Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements.
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• Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.
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• Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
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• Will follow all United Health Services Values.
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• Will perform other duties as assigned.
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Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

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• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
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Preferred:

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• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
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• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
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License/Certification

Minimum Required:

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• Current NYS RN License
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Preferred:

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• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
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• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.Responsibilities:
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• Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact.
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• Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
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• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to United Health Services policy.
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• Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
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Work Environment

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• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients.
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• Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
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• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
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• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
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• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
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• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by Infection Control policies
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Age of Patients Served

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• All Age Groups
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HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

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• Level 3: Clinical ‐ Access to non‐restricted patient information
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