CC-REG NURSE-REGIONAL NEONATAL
Location: Lansing Michigan
Description: Sparrow Health System is at present looking to employ CC-REG NURSE-REGIONAL NEONATAL right now, this occupation will be placed in Michigan. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Purpose of Job: The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for the care and treatment of patients. The Registered Nurse as! sesses, implements and evaluates individual patient care in the Regional Neonatal ICU according to Nursing Services departmental policies, procedures and standards of care and accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan. Department Description: The RNICU is a 33-bed level III unit that provides intensive treatment through continuing care to neonates including advanced respiratory care, high frequency ventilation and Nitric Oxide. An all RN staff provides care with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate nursing activities.
The unit is the regional center and provides transport services by a nurse led team to five counties in Mid-Michigan. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Lactation Consultants provide advanced practice nursing. A shared decision-making model provides numerous opportunities for nurses to contribute to the direction and operation of the RNICU. Responsibilities: As! sess patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing and/or! medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Develop and update a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan. Implement a plan of care and evaluate patient response to care and updates care plan. Document assessment and plan all care given and patient response in the patient's record. Delegate, directs and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT or other health care workers.
Educate patients and families according to assessed needs and act as a liaison between members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family. Communicate significant information and changes in patient's condition to appropriate members of the health care team. Assume the mentor role for new associates and students. Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of departmental quality improvement activities.
Perform nursing a! ctivities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used in the delivery for the highest quality patient care. Provide a safe environment for the patient and other caregivers. Maintain knowledge of current trends in nursing and provides evidence of clinical competency.
Maintain professional standards by participating in mandatory in-services and hospital/departmental requirements. Provides direction of department activities in the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager. Demonstrate knowledge and respect patient, service provider and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocols under the HIPAA Privacy Policies and following those procedures when using or disclosing protected health information. Working Conditions: Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases and chemical agents.
Extensive walking, st! anding, lifting, pulling and pushing associated with patient care. Unpr! edictable mealtimes and breaks that are schedules around the needs of the patient. Use of latex 100% of the time and constantly exposed to latex environment. Exposure to computer CRT for prolonged periods with data entry.
Requirements: Must have current NRP card. Must have Neonatal ICU experience within the last 12 months.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:22:50 GMT