RN / Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Full Time - Nights

Company: ProMedica Senior Care
Location: Coldwater
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital has been providing high-quality health care services to the Branch County community since 1939. Located in Coldwater, Michigan, ProMedica Coldwater has 71 acute medical beds and 16 adult psychiatric beds to care for patients and their families. Position Summary:The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients. They will provide care to the patients through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members. RN Description:The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care provided to a group of patients. This nurse leads the nursing team members in the care as directed by the attending physician and in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ProMedica Acute Care Hospitals. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician and employee satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are based on patient and family centered care philosophy utilizing evidenced based practices, and focused on safety, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. Scope of Service: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Current licensure in the State of Michigan ONS certification is preferred.CPR within three months of employment. ACLS with six months of hire.Previous oncology experience preferred. Successful completion of medication competency test within two months of employmentMust complete ONS Basics of Chemotherapy Administration course within one year. Competencies, Skills, Training & Abilities--- Complies with nursing process.--- Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to critical situations involving patients, personnel, and visitors in a professional manner.--- Performs basic nursing skills competently.--- Ability to evaluate own daily practice for errors and pursue corrective action.--- Engages in the changing environment and is open to new ideas.--- Functions as a dependable team member, assisting when requested or when the need is obvious.--- Communicates effectively and empathetically with all members of the healthcare team including patients. --- Responsible for continued professional growth and development and competency. --- Navigate and retrieve information from the computer and healthcare record. Licensure/Registration/Certification--- Current State license as a Registered Nurse.--- Current CPR training.--- Specialty certifications as required.--- BSN preferred.--- The RN in Ohio must complete twenty-four contact hours of continuing education during his/her licensure period. At least 1 hour of contact hours must be related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio nurse practice code and rules. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)--- Demonstrates knowledge and use of standard precautions and PPE.--- Demonstrates knowledge and use of safe patient handling equipment. Physical Demands--- Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.--- Must be able to attain all health requirements as identified by the organization (i.e., PPD, respirator training, vaccines, as appropriate). --- Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations, and prolonged periods of standing. **--- Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. **--- Must be able to lift medium materials, non-material handling; continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequent pushing, pulling, and squatting.
  Occasional sitting, stairs, and kneeling. ** The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedicaQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.orgEqual Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

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