Nurse Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the Mother Baby Department. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with the healthcare team, and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex care to patients, demonstrating an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, utilizing evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring seamless care coordination.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers, promoting health literacy and empowerment.Requirements
  • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty, preferably in a Perinatal setting.
  • Perinatal RN Residency or recent experience in a Perinatal setting is preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
  • All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
  • New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Department-specific competency validation.
  • Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
    • BLS required.
    • RN License in state of employment or compact.
    • Current STABLE certification from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor at time of hire or prior to the end of orientation for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain course certification thereafter.
    • Current NRP certification at time of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter.Work ScheduleTBDWork TypeFull Time

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