Registered Nurse RN Postpartum

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Women & Infants Services (WIS) is the largest department at BUMCP. Averaging approximately over 6000 deliveries per year, this is a fast-paced environment. BUMCP is accredited by the Arizona Perinatal Trust as a Level IV Center which certifies that we are qualified to take care of the most high-risk patient population. The WIS department at BUMCP consists of OB Triage, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum and GYN/Oncology. We are well known for our specialty programs for higher order multiples, placenta accreta management and OB critical care. Throughout the WIS department, there is excellent collaboration between nursing and physicians with quality patient care serving as our focus. Our patient experience scores are among the highest at BUMCP. We are a Magnet facility and the WIS department has been highlighted in many examples for our Magnet redesignations. As an academic medical center, we are actively involved in research, EBP and process improvement. Teaching and training students and new employees are an essential part of our department. Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment full of great opportunities and support to learn and grow so that each employee can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

As the Postpartum RN, you will be part of the team that provides multidisciplinary obstetrical care to low and high risk postpartum patients and normal newborns. There are 40 postpartum private rooms available and 11 nursery beds. Inpatient services are available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. We provide couplet care and encourage family bonding. Patient education and lactation support are a major focus in the postpartum area. The schedule will be working 3 - 12 hour night shifts. You will also have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

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POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects