RN Obstetrical PRN Days

Company: AdventHealth Central Texas
Location: Killeen
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionRN OB PRNAdventHealth Central TexasLocation Address: 2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Central Texas, Killeen, TX

• Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
• Award winning facility with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally working with great individuals, part of a bigger team that continues to build a world-class culture where you become family.
• Extraordinary benefits to include tuition reimbursement and on-campus classes.
• Cost of living is 20 percent lower than the national average
• Largest school district in the area, with more than 50 elementary, middle, high school, and specialized campuses to choose from
• Surrounded close to Ft. Hood, Copperas Cove, to Belton and Lampasas with plenty of restaurants, shopping and other family fun events.
• Miles of scenic trails and parks available for recreational activityWork Hours/Shift:PRNYou Will Be Responsible For:
  • Assists with the care of the newborn at deliveries. Maintains skills in neonatal resuscitation.
    • Demonstrates assessment skills in both high risk and low risk obstetrical patients. Recognition of maternal and/or newborn problems are identified and reported to the physician.
      • Assists with the transfer of newborn to another facility when indicated. Notifies charge nurse and House Supervisor of anticipated transfer.
        • Notifies all surgical team members of emergency and scheduled surgical procedures.QualificationsWhat You Will Need:
          • Registered Nurse with Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
            • Current Texas RN License or a Compact RN License from a NCLA Compact State
              • CPR required and /or specialty certification (NRP, ACLS) in the area of expertise required within first 90 days of employment.
                • General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of Couplet Care patients.
                  • General knowledge of the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications used in the care and treatment of Couplet Care patients
                    • Skill to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment that is conducive to carrying out the mission of the department in an effective manner.
                      • Skill to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to direct the overall professional nursing services in a manner which encourages the open exchange of ideas and information.Job Summary:The AdventHealth Central Texas department of Maternal Child Health is divided into 4 areas. We have a 22-bed Couplet Care/gyn surgical unit, which consists of post-partum mothers and their newborns, GYN surgical patients, and occasional med/surg overflow, Labor and Delivery and Nursery/Special Care Nursery.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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