Local Contract Nurse RN - Post Partum
Overland Park, KS
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Specifics:

·         Number of Beds : 26

·         Type of equipment : vitals machine, glucometer, computer, TCB, post partum supplies

·         Documentation system: CPN, Meditech

·         Scheduling requirements: Varies, typically 2 hard to staff shifts (Mon/Fri), and 1 full weekend requirement every 3rd week plus 1 additional weekend

·         On Call Requirements: none

·         Floating policy: within women’s services unless cross trained to pediatrics and/or NICU

·         Patient Experience requirements: post-partum, LDRP, well baby nursery, recoveries, attending births for baby

Hospital Specifics-

·         Certifications: BLS, NRP

Requested Skill Set: The Registered Nurse Mother Baby unit cares for women of childbearing age and newborns. Ability to recognize unit workflow, process, policies and procedures within post partum unit. Ability to assess and identify risk factors related to: sepsis, venous thromboembolism/deep vein thrombosis (VTE/DVT), suicide, malignant hyperthermia, pressure injury. Ability to provide discharge education and assessment, abnormal assessment, pain management, time management, prioritization of patient care needs dependent upon acuity and needs of the patient. Use of AIDET and BSSR.

Must have: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Procedures performed on unit:  circumcisions

Certifications Required: BLS, NRP