Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Moses Lake, WA
ICONMA
3x12 hrs, Nights

Description:
Position Summary
This position is responsible for functioning as both a caregiver and care manager.
In the caregiver role, the RN assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process.
In the role of care manager, the RN directs and oversees the work of other caregivers, (nurses and non-nurses) via delegation, coordination, supervision, and validation/evaluation of patient care outcomes.
The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Patient Care Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

Client Core Values & Behavorial Standards
Listen:
Makes eye contact and presents attentive body language when spoken to
Sets aside all distractions to give their full attention (cell phones, looking at emails)
Listens with the intent of seeking to understand
Assumes positive intent
Repeats what they hear to ensure understanding of message

Love:
Develops and nurtures relationships with other professionals and patients
Puts other's needs ahead of their own
Is encouraging and uplifting to those around them
Is honest and forgiving in their dealings
Gives grace to those needing it and to themselves
Gives the time needed to make others feel supported
Is patient in their interactions and requests
Engages in opportunities to support our community through volunteer work facilitated by Client

Respect:
Is committed to finding solutions rather than complaining or blaming others
Values other people's perspectives that may be different than their own
Is transparent, open, and honest in their communication
Maintains and fosters a trusting relationship with other professionals
Is reliable and considerate of others and their time

Excel:
Gives more than expected
Understands that they are the Patient Experience, they are Samaritan
Works to constantly advance safety by identifying safety concerns and remedying them with safe practices
Learns from mistakes and is open to feedback
Strives to be their best every day by pitching in and helping where needed

Innovate:
Embraces and promotes change to include technology and means of delivering care
Fosters an environment of creativity and openness to new ideas
Engages in promoting and facilitating in growth of the organization
Takes an active role in shaping and upholding the culture of Samaritan
Takes initiative to identify opportunities and solutions

Essential Functions
Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to pre-determined procedures, policies and care plans.
Identifies patient/significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implements patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans.
Documents in patient’s chart, via electronic medical records and/or paper processes, per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient/significant other and family rights, as identified by Client regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other classification protected by law; and regardless of ability to pay.
Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities. Functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers.
Demonstrates effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking.
Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority.
May be required to function as a Charge Nurse to include: Delegation of patient assignment/re-assignment; assists/informs with admits, discharges, and transfers; coordinates staff coverage for breaks; helps staff problem-solve; serves as a lead for unit.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Functions with awareness of/adherence to safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required, by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

Work Environment
The individual in this position reports to the Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other designated supervisory staff on duty. This position works closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians in order to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.

Education & Experience
Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

License:
Current Washington State RN Licensure.

Certification:
HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire – AHA or equivalent.

Experience:
Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred.
Minimum one year of RN experience preferred for specialty nursing departments.

Skills/Competencies:
Ability to perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
Crisis management
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
See attached Addendum for unit-specific position qualifications.

Specialty:
Nursing

Sub Specialty(S):
Labor and Delivery Nurse

Minimum Years Of Experience:
Less than 1 year