Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery Full time, Nights. 36hours/week.#$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! not available for current BCH staff. Pay Range is between $38.39-$53.60/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. includes Night differential. +$2.50/hr for shifts.# Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News # World Hospitals for Maternity Care#, 2019 Best Medical Facility from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people lives and positively contribute to the community. POSITION SUMMARY Participates in the accomplishment of Boulder Community Hospital and the Family Birth Center mission, vision and goals by utilizing the nursing process to coordinate and provide direct patient care.# Is accountable for coordinating the resources needed by patients and families, promotes patient satisfaction and facilitates the achievement of quality clinical and cost outcomes.# Ages of patients served include neonates, adolescents, and adults.# Interacts in a respectful manner, considerate of age and physical abilities, and provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into account their special needs or age-related needs. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, Etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing. BLS certification required by end of conditional period. NRP required by end of conditional period. Knowledge, Skill and Ability The RN will possess current knowledge and skills in the nursing care that includes theory base in anatomy and physiology, educational information and psychosocial information to respond to the needs of the patients and their families. Completion of competency-based orientation program specific to the care areas hired for. Provides direct total patient care for specific group of patients with collaboration as needed. Demonstration of continuum of clinical proficiency. Demonstration of use of nursing process and care pathways or plans Physical and mental stamina to perform job duties. Experience Experience in Special Care Nursery required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ASSESSMENT The RN is responsible for the assessment of the patients and their families# biopsychosocial, and spiritual needs to meet their self-care, educational, environmental, safety and discharge goals The RN is accountable for the assessment of the ancillary staff competencies and appropriateness of delegation for data collection for the above factors. PLANNING The RN develops and prioritizes care of the patient and family based on the ongoing assessment and use of the individualized care plan in collaboration with the patient and health care team. The RN efficiently utilizes available resources including appropriate referrals to follow through on the plan of care. IMPLEMENTATION The RN ensures completion of the interventions and appropriate patient education by demonstrating clinical knowledge for standard therapies as outlined in care guidelines for their areas of training and cross-training. Labor/Delivery/Recovery and high risk antepartum, intrapartum patients and postpartum patients. Mother-Baby, low risk antepartum, postpartum, and well newborns. Transitional care of newborn. Care of the high-risk newborn in Special Care Nursery. The RN ensures that the patient and family members will be involved in decision-making. The RN will delegate tasks/functions to competent caregivers. May be required to perform point of care testing.# May be a point of care trainer. EVALUATION The RN is accountable for ongoing coordination, evaluation and revision of the patients# plan of care, utilizing feedback from the patient/family and the health care team. The RN is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of ancillary staff competencies. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities # Discounts, and many more! # EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace Full time, Nights. 36hours/week. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! not available for current BCH staff. Pay Range is between $38.39-$53.60/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. Range includes Night differential. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts. Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care', 2019 Best Medical Facility from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people's lives and positively contribute to the community. POSITION SUMMARY Participates in the accomplishment of Boulder Community Hospital's and the Family Birth Center's mission, vision and goals by utilizing the nursing process to coordinate and provide direct patient care. Is accountable for coordinating the resources needed by patients and families, promotes patient satisfaction and facilitates the achievement of quality clinical and cost outcomes. Ages of patients served include neonates, adolescents, and adults. Interacts in a respectful manner, considerate of age and physical abilities, and provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into account their special needs or age-related needs. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, Etc.) Colorado RN license in good standing. BLS certification required by end of conditional period. NRP required by end of conditional period. Knowledge, Skill and Ability The RN will possess current knowledge and skills in the nursing care that includes theory base in anatomy and physiology, educational information and psychosocial information to respond to the needs of the patients and their families. Completion of competency-based orientation program specific to the care areas hired for. Provides direct total patient care for specific group of patients with collaboration as needed. Demonstration of continuum of clinical proficiency. Demonstration of use of nursing process and care pathways or plans Physical and mental stamina to perform job duties. Experience Experience in Special Care Nursery required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ASSESSMENT The RN is responsible for the assessment of the patients and their families' biopsychosocial, and spiritual needs to meet their self-care, educational, environmental, safety and discharge goals The RN is accountable for the assessment of the ancillary staff competencies and appropriateness of delegation for data collection for the above factors. PLANNING The RN develops and prioritizes care of the patient and family based on the ongoing assessment and use of the individualized care plan in collaboration with the patient and health care team. The RN efficiently utilizes available resources including appropriate referrals to follow through on the plan of care. IMPLEMENTATION The RN ensures completion of the interventions and appropriate patient education by demonstrating clinical knowledge for standard therapies as outlined in care guidelines for their areas of training and cross-training. Labor/Delivery/Recovery and high risk antepartum, intrapartum patients and postpartum patients. Mother-Baby, low risk antepartum, postpartum, and well newborns. Transitional care of newborn. Care of the high-risk newborn in Special Care Nursery. The RN ensures that the patient and family members will be involved in decision-making. The RN will delegate tasks/functions to competent caregivers. May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer. EVALUATION The RN is accountable for ongoing coordination, evaluation and revision of the patients' plan of care, utilizing feedback from the patient/family and the health care team. The RN is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of ancillary staff competencies. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more! EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace

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