Registered Nurse (RN) - Family BirthPlace

Jamestown Regional Medical Center   Jamestown, ND   Full-time     Nursing
Posted on September 16, 2024
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Overview

!!$12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES!!
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of Nursing experience.
Starting Pay: $28.90 to $36.13 DOE

Part-time benefited position working 48 hours on FBP per two week payperiod. Scheduled shifts will be a combination of 12 hour shifts on a variable D/N rotation. Weekend shifts will be every 3rd weekend. Holidays will be on a scheduled rotation every 3rd holiday. Must have completed FHR monitoring course and NRP, or be willing to obtain. Additional duties include assisting in teaching prenatal classes & participating in projects to improve FBP unit.

Responsibilities
  • Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Clinical Services.
  • Provides direct patient care for assigned patients of all ages including pediatrics, adult and geriatrics, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
  • Assesses the patient's condition considering age-specific developmental needs, educational needs of patient and family and discharge planning needs.
  • Develops a plan of care for the patient and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to achieve expected patient outcomes.
  • Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies plan of care as patient's needs or condition changes.
  • Directs and participates in discharge planning and patient and family/significant other education.
  • Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, Unit Supervisor, and/or Nursing Manager) and records those observations accurately and concisely.
  • Delegates nursing care to other health care members in accordance with the patient's needs and the nursing personnel's capabilities and qualifications.
  • Administers medications, IV therapy and performs treatments for assigned patients as ordered by the physician.
  • Assists physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc.
  • Ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
  • Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
  • Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, families and staff to contribute to the hospital mission.
  • Initiates and/or assists in emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.
  • Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
  • Participates in staff development programs.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications

Work requires a professional level of knowledge acquired by completing an accredited RN nursing education program. Must hold RN licensure from the ND State Board of Nursing for the current year.