RN Full-time
Why Beebe?

Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

This position is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of the unit patient. This position requires knowledge of departmental and hospital policies relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in this position.

Responsibilities

Facilitates, implements, and evaluates the Patient Plan of Care and outcomes in collaboration with the health care team. Technical Skills. Critical Thinking. Documents patient assessments accurately and correctly within the specified time at admission, transfer, and discharge. Assess and Protects patient safety (Including following hospital policy and procedures)Evaluates test results and reports critical results immediately. Educational needs of patient. Documents teaching performed and modifies plan as needed. Transcription of orders. Effectively Prioritized care based on the needs of the patient and of the unit. Collects adequate and correct blood/urine specimens from patients as ordered by physicians, using proper technique and equipment. Correctly labels specimens and processes. Ensures appropriate delivery of specimens to the lab via courier or specimen pick up from outside agencies.

Qualifications

Must complete Point of Care Testing training, Neonatal rescusitation program (NRP) and Fetal monitoring as part of Department Orientation. 

Baby friendly education within 6 months of hire.

STABLE certificate preferred.



Competencies Skills

"Essential:
* Experience In Hospital Or Acute Care Setting
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
"

Credentials

"Essential:
* RN - Registered Nurse
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Nonessential:
* BABY Certification-15 Hrs Online, 5 Hrs Observation
* S.T.A.B.L.E. - Post-Resuscitation/pre-transport stabilizatio
* NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program/ Certificate - ESS
"

Education

Essential:
* RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program


Other Information

Must complete Point of Care Testing training, Neonatal rescusitation program (NRP) and Fetal monitoring as part of Department Orientation. 

Baby friendly education within 6 months of hire.

STABLE certificate preferred.



Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.

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