Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery
Company: Banner Health
Location: Susanville
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Susanville, California
Department Name:
WIS-Hosp
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Nursing
Primary Location Salary Range:
$39.74 - $66.23 / hour, based on education & experience In
accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are
changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If
that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
Susanville is nestled within the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy
four seasons with a host of year-round recreational opportunities.
Explore the 2,700 square miles of public lands, with hiking,
biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hunting, camping
and off-road recreation activities. Click here to view the
Susanville town and surrounding area.
Banner Lassen Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse to
work in the Women & Infant Services department in Susanville,
California. Banner Lassen Medical Center offers the latest in
state-of-the-art equipment for optimal patient care and outcomes.
Be part of a multidisciplinary team where the physicians work in
close collaboration with the nursing staff. The facility is
designated as a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. This is
a low risk birthing center with a Level I nursery. The unit
averages 20-25 deliveries per month and is staffed with a minimum
of two RN's per shift. This is a per diem position with no benefits
or guaranteed hours.
Two years' experience in Labor and Delivery preferred
Located in Susanville in northeast California, Banner Lassen
Medical Center offers comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art
facility to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
illnesses. Our 25-bed medical center has a proud history of
providing vital caring to the community since 1883. Though we are a
small community hospital, we have invested in the latest medical
equipment, including a 124-slice CT scanner, nuclear medicine, MRI,
ultrasound, bone density and mammography. The hospital also offers
infusion, respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary services as well
as laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient surgery and a
24-hour emergency department. Away from work, you'll find that our
location at the foot of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains offers
an unlimited variety of recreational activities, including fishing,
camping, golfing, hiking and skiing.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents
nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies
and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice
utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and
development. This position is accountable for the quality of
nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their
direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment,
and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and
evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of
assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual,
educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and
assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available
information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews
diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the
physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment
and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in
policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan,
utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team
input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs,
assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are
realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the
patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial,
spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the
plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the
multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to
reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's
status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care,
coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the
health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the
nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures,
standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates
appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of
care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely
communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom
care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and
teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient
progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with
other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and
the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in
the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in
accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective
data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment.
Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may
participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and
participates in the education, role development, and orientation of
facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring
when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent
patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable,
and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national
nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may
include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow
of the department.
9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments,
physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as
employees of other health care institutions, community providers
and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts
with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to
report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy
to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from
multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the
patient and family to changes in health status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice,
temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN
licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is
required. Additional certification or continuing education may be
required based on area of practice.
Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training
and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical
area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain
clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which
they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner
Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one
year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must
include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months
as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and
Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year
experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an
acute care setting.
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate
personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto
insurance coverage is also required to be active and
maintained.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC
Behavioral, Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing
Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the
time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner
University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of
Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance
Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of
their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family
Counseling Program held at this specific facility. Employees
working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit
must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health
role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of
Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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