Temporary Family Birth Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Registered Nurse
Family Birth
*Recruitment Bonus Eligible up to $5000*
Jefferson Healthcare
*Open to eligible current Jefferson Healthcare employees only*
Announcement #XXX-20YY
Jefferson Healthcare (www.jeffersonhealthcare.org) is looking for a dedicated and compassionate full time/part time/per diem/temporary Registered Nurse in Family Birth at Jefferson Healthcare you will be a critical part of the nursing team providing quality care to our patients.
Per diem employees may work 0-16 hours per week.
Temporary employees may be assigned to work up to 40 hours per week.
Who are you?

Registered Nurse who is committed to providing the best care to patients
At least 2 years of labor & delivery experience
Team player (we all rely on each other!)
Good communication skills, and love to learn
You also have taken a recent fetal monitoring course
Have a current NRP certification, a current BLS certification and preferably have a recent STABLE course

What can we offer you?

Competitive salary
Benefits package that is ranked in the top 1% in the state!

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more!

Additional 15% of base wages
Hands-on training
Opportunities for advancement

Position Description
The RN is responsible for providing nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process which includes: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. He or she promotes continuity of care to ensure that patient needs and expected outcomes are met. The RN must be capable of functioning as a member of the team and perform duties as necessary. This includes delegating and supervising support nursing staff that participates in the provision of care.
Education and/or Experience
Required

Current Washington state RN license in good standing
CPR/BLS Certification
Two (2) or more years of labor & delivery nursing experience
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred

National certification
STABLE course
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Recent fetal monitor course strongly

About Jefferson Healthcare Family Birth
Jefferson Healthcare sees 100-120 births per year and offers family centered birthing suites in our award winning medical facility which provides all the modern technology in a warm, caring, and supportive environment. Jefferson Healthcare is also designated as a Baby Friendly Hospital, the fifth in the State of Washington to achieve this certification and in the outstanding 5% of hospitals in the United States to successfully achieve this designation. Our staff of registered nurses provide a critical link between the breast feeding support for the mother prior to and after delivery. Our families love the individualized attention, the private rooms, and the family-centered nursing staff. In addition to providing excellent care to mothers and babies, our Family Birth RNs get to expand their skills by being cross trained to Acute Care to help their fellow nurses in periods of low census in family birth. Our small but mighty team was awarded "Team of the Quarter" for Q4 2019 as well for the outstanding work they do and the way they support each other. Come join our amazing team.

Major Responsibilities

Collects data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation. Completes nursing history and physical assessment upon admission
Reassesses the patient during shift as patient's condition requires. Assesses subtle changes in patient status, anticipates problems before they occur, and implements appropriate measures
Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and can be rapidly changing. Specialty areas may require additional experience.
Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and other staff members
Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to improve care delivered to assigned patients
Operates unit specific equipment and procedures as outlined in defined competencies
Initiates, plans and participates in patient and family teaching, and provides professional nursing care within the legal scope of practice and standards developed by the profession, Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. Utilizes the physicians' history and physical progress notes and notes from other specialties: Pharmacy, Respiratory Care, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, etc., to plan care.
Implements the identified plan of care. Ensures that the plan of care is coordinated to achieve the desired outcomes. Teaches the patient about his or her illness and promotes health. Consults other nursing experts or the patient's physician as needed. Makes age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs. Evaluates progress toward attainment of patient clinical outcomes and adjusts the plan accordingly.
Initiates a discharge assessment on admission and works as needed with Case Management to develop a discharge plan for assigned patients. Assists case manager with implementation of plan.
Demonstrates a caring, compassionate approach to patient/family, functioning as a patient/family advocate
Participates in case conferences, rounds, etc. to communicate the plan of care, interventions utilized and the outcomes achieved
Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and contributes to the professional/learning environment of the unit.
Maintains required competencies

Schedule
X.X FTE; XX hours/week; Day Shift

Application Instructions
To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/
This position will remain open until August 24, 2017.
Who We Are
Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and in close proximity to Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. We have numerous accreditations and awards and are recognized as Achieving Best Care by the Washington State Hospital Association. If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.
Our Home
Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and we continue to receive awards year after year, such as 50 Safest Cities in Washington (Safewise.com), and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine). Come check us out!
Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.