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RN - Women's Center |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Fairbanks, AK |
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(Part time) |
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Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center is a tobacco free workplace. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. For more than 30 years, the community has been the backbone of FMH/DC. From the initial investment - equivalent to $100 for every man, woman and child living in Fairbanks - to its continued support over the years, the community has enabled FMH/DC to constantly expand and enhance its technologies and services.At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community. At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends.FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-5 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve. *Experience in Labor and Delivery Preferred**Post Partum and Couplet Care Experience Preferred**2 years Scrub and Circulating Experience Preferred* Position Available:Part Time24 Hours + PRNVaried Shifts12 hour Shifts + PRN
Responsibilities:
The RN provides patient/resident care based on the nursing process. Patient/resident care is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. Patients/residents of all ages are served including neonate/infant, pediatric/adolescent, and adult/ geriatric populations. Independent judgment is used regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient/resident response to care, and emergency situations. The RN strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our Performance Standards each and every day. Banner's Performance Standards include: Safety, Attitude, Responsiveness, Communication, Comfort, Privacy, Appearance, Teamwork, and Accountability.
Qualifications:
Must possess a current, valid RN license for the State of Alaska or temporary RN license for the State of Alaska. 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 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred. PRFIVE5
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:569569 last updated on 3/19/2010)
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