Registered Nurse (RN) - OB/GYN

Company: Mountain Area Health Education Center
Location: Asheville
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

MAHEC is seeking to fill a qualified Registered Nurse position to support the OB/GYN Division. The RN will work collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide patient centered care. This position will systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. This role will also address all patients, visitors, co-workers, and care-providers with courtesy and respect. The RN will provide patient care in the following areas: telephone triage, patient education, maintenance of the electronic medical record, scheduling, medication administration, and direct patient care.Primary ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice and Quality of Care* Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the interprofessional team incorporating appropriate standardsof care and practice and patient outcomes.* Assesses and systematically collects any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with thecare team to develop the plan of care.* Evaluates patient's response to plan of care and works in collaboration with the care team to make any necessaryadjustments.* Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.* Documents nursing assessment and interventions to reflect comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.* Identifies learning needs of the patient, and educates by adapting to patient learning style utilizing teach backmethod.* Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient-centered culturally congruent and evidence-based.Skills and Responsibilities* Triage, telephone and in-person* Review and act on abnormal test results* Initiate and monitor intravenous (IV) infusions* Assist or perform procedures (e.g. NSTs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injection, etc.)* Provide patient education* Execute protocols* Assist with medication management* Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record* Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations* Serve as a resource and mentor for others* Assist with the coordination of care across the continuum* Assist with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioralhealth challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness* Telecommuting as needed for operational needsEducation and/or Experience* Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent required. Graduation from a certified RN program required.* Two (2) years relevant experience or comparable combined experience and/or education preferred.* 1-2 years of nursing experience in an OB/GYN setting preferred.Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations* Current North Carolina nursing license or Board eligibility required.* Current CPR certification required.Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities* Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record.* Excellent verbal and written skills* Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgements* Ability to provide support to the members of the care team (team work)* Must possess initiative and ability to work independently* Utilize critical thinking skills in the decision making process.* Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records* Ability to provide support with compassion and respect for the individual.* Ability to prioritize workload, exhibit initiative, and multi-task within the department and across the division isrequired.* Staff must demonstrate appropriate judgment in handling daily assignments.* Staff will demonstrate appropriate technical skills with the utilization of the electronic health record and office basedcomputer systems.* Must demonstrate appropriate customer service orientation in all interactions within the organization and withpatients, co-workers, care providers, and visitors.* Employee must demonstrate discretion in dealing with medical, fiscal, and personnel information as is appropriate toposition.MAHEC Human Resources is located at 121 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville NC 28803,fax to 828-257-4710. Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Spanish/English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply.Position Open Until Filled.MAHEC is a certified Living Wage employer through Just Economics of Western North Carolina.

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