Obstetrics & Gynecology - Nursing
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: Chenega Corporation is in need of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Nursing right now, this occupation will be placed in Nevada. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Obstetrics & Gynecology opening in Las Vegas, Nevada. Summary Provide outstanding patient care along with duties specified below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The duties include but are not limited to the following:Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectivenessParticipates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel.Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice.Assesses patients.Excellent oral communication skills for patient education and telephone triage of patients.Conducts in-person assessment/evaluation including the determination of optimal location for patient management (e.g., ward, home).Skilled in setting up and operating specialized medical equipment such as intravenous (IV) infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, and oxygen analyzers.Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.Ensures all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift.Ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.In-person assessment/evaluation includes the determination of optimal location for patient management (to work, home etc.).Make referral appointments and arrange speciality care as applicable.May also require other training in patient care aspects, such as conscious sedation.Training will be provided, in such cases, at the MTF or as deemed by the Education and Training Office.The nurse shall provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.Prepares all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content and signature.
Only MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations shall be used for documentation of the patient health record. Supervision Requires moderate supervision and may at times supervise othersMinimum QualificationsKnowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients.Knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages of the spectrum from pediatrics to geriatrics.Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate, as seen in critically ill patients.Knowledge of preventative health schedules, procedures, processes and education methods.Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use to include knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email, patient records, appointments, referrals, and other similar softwareEducation and/or ExperienceThe nurse shall have at least 24 months of experience within the last 36 months as a tri-qualified Inpatient Obstetrical Nurse; experience in Nursery, Labor and Delivery, and Post Partum.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance: A current unrestricted license from any one of the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands is acceptableHave and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by the American Heart Association.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:01:12 GMT