Seasonal Charge Nurse – Labor and Delivery
Seasonal Per Diem Agreement Requirements:
*Shift: 6:45am – 7:15pm
PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.
Under the general direction of the Unit Director/Clinical Manager, the R.N. Charge Nurse independently provides holistic, individualized care using the Nursing Process for patients routinely seen on the unit. Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to improving the quality of patient care. Independently performs general and unit-specific clinical skills. Contributes to the Sierra View Medical Center's Department of Patient Care Services and the Nursing profession in a positive manner.
Is responsible for the coordination of quality patient care through the implementation of the nursing process on a shift basis. Specific areas of responsibility include, but may not be limited to: serving as a resource person, role model, mentor, assuring therapies and treatments are given as ordered, immediate oversight of staff assigned to that unit, assisting in staff development, and direct communication with the Clinical Managers and Department Director of the unit as well as Administration as appropriate.
Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)
Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.
The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have positive demonstration of leadership skills, effective communication techniques, successful interpersonal relations, and increased acceptance of responsibility. Minimum two (2) years unit specific clinical experience and/or approval of the Unit Director. A national certification will be identified and the time frame to complete the certification will be approved by the respective Leadership within 90 days of accepting the position.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Ability to calculate figures and medication dosages and solutions calculations..
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be knowledgeable in basic computer skills.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California. Must have and maintain current American Heart Association BLS card, ACLS, NRP certification and EFM, required. A national certification will be identified and the time frame to complete the certification will be approved by the respective Leadership within 90 days of accepting the position (applies only if Charge RN is the employee’s primary position).
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function
1 * Makes patient care assignments utilizing Benner’s Novice to Expert.
2 * Coordinates staffing needs with the Clinical Manager and/or the Staffing Coordinator/Nursing Supervisor.
3 * Coordinates breaks and lunches to provide a reasonable ratio of experienced and orienting personnel to provide ongoing patient care.
4 * Coordinates with the Director or Clinical Manager/House Supervisor in times of high census as patients are triaged to a lower level of care to include discharge.
5 * Co-assigns PRN and “float” nurses with Unit Based Resource staff. Completes Orientation checklist & turns in to Department Leadership at end of shift. Ensures that Float Nurse(s) has appropriate assignment and also has a positive experience.
6 * Ensures appropriate staff response to all "Code" situations.
7 * Identifies Quality Improvement opportunities on the unit and shares those ideas with the Department Director/Clinical Manager. Encourages participation of team in QA/PI activities and processes.
8 * Flexes staff up/down based on scheduled caseload-maintains appropriate resource use by monitoring staff and patient changes. Takes patient assignments when needed to balance patient care.
9 Maintains current knowledge and clinical skills in area of specialty and all required competencies. Able to function in a trainer role for all staff.
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 * Completes and revises the department schedule and/or assists when other charges are unavailable to complete. Provides the managers with final draft copy 2 weeks before schedule is to begin.
2 * Participates in rotation of monthly reviews, classes or sessions on the unit and documents on the appropriate form; gives management a copy to keep with their records. Assures that all nurses working sign the “Sign-In Sheet” for the review as well.
3 * Schedules department inductions, Cesarean Sections, required by provider based on schedule and patient prenatal record reivew for appointments. Reschedules and coordinates arrival time of procedures with census in the department in conjunction with department management.
4 * Attends and participates in high-risk vaginal or Cesarean deliveries, e.g. shoulder dystocia, precipitous birth, preterm, etc.
5 * Ensures that department phones, keys and equipment are gathered and dispersed at the beginning and end of the shift.
6 * Demonstrates knowledge of Fetal Monitoring Interpretation and utilizes updated terminology and categories.
7 * Demonstrates knowledge of Maternal Child Nursing including routine care and the care of complications.
8 * Participates and facilitates meeting the 30-minute window for emergency Cesarean sections.
9 * Records and reviews for accuracy nurse to patient assignments and files with shift daily census in department.
11 * Completes daily productivity sheet explaining any overtime, nurse ratio exceptions etc.
12 * Participates in annual requirements for Beta.
11 * Records on-coming shift activities and places in department binder.
Sierra View Medical Center is the pre-eminent healthcare provider in Porterville, California, and has served Tulare County for over 60 years. As a 167-bed, full-service acute care facility, Sierra View Medical Center is a service of the Sierra View Local Health Care District. Thanks to an expert care team and state-of-the-art facilities, SVMC can provide excellent healthcare services in a compassionate environment where patients and their families feel comfortable. By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety, Sierra View Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
