1.1 Have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by the American Heart Association. Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS)
1.2 Experience. The nurse shall have at least 24 months of experience within the last 36 months as a tri-qualified Inpatient Obstetrical Nurse; experience in Nursery, Labor and Delivery, and Post Partum.
2 SPECIFIC TASKS.
2.1 The duties required by the Obstetric/Gynecologic Nurse positions are as follows, but not limited to:
2.2 Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients.
2.3 Demonstrates knowledge, of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages of the spectrum from pediatrics to geriatrics.
2.4 Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate, as seen in critically ill patients.
2.5 Knowledge of preventative health schedules, procedures, processes and education methods.
2.6 Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use to include knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
2.7 Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email, patient records, appointments, referrals, and other similar software, as required.
2.8 Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness
2.9 Participates in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel.
2.10 Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice.
2.11 Excellent patient assessment skills.
2.12 Excellent oral communication skills for patient education and telephone triage of patients.
2.13 In-person assessment/evaluation includes the determination of optimal location for patient management (to ward, home, etc).
2.14 Skill in setting up and operating specialized medical equipment such as intravenous (IV) infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, and oxygen analyzers.
2.15 Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
2.16 Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care, as applicable.
2.17 May also require other training in patient care aspects, such as conscious sedation.
2.18 Training will be provided, in such cases, at the MTF or as deemed by the Education and Training Office.
2.19 Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
2.20 Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
2.21 The nurse shall provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
2.22 The nurse shall prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content and signature. Only MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations shall be used for documentation of the patient health record.
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City:
Hampton
State:
Virginia
Job Details
Degree Required:
BSN
Position Type:
Permanent
Experience Required:
3-5 Years
Specialty:
Obstetrics
Accept Visa Candidates:
No
Additional Information:
n/a
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