Registered Nurse - LDRP

DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Registered Nurse demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills and understands the unique aspects of the population served in the care of his/her patients. The delivery of care is based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs of the individual patient. The Registered Nurse may rotate to areas other than his/her assigned service area/s, and will perform only those duties for which he/she has demonstrated competency. The Registered Nurse performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery at Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationCurrent Registered Nurse License (any state), Alaska Registered Nurse License required within six (6) months of hire.Current BLS CertificationCurrent NRP CertificationACLS Certification required within six (6) months of hirePALS, TNCC, ENPC PreferredEducationGraduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. ExperienceAble to articulate and demonstrate appropriate nursing theory and practice. Three (3) to five (5) years Labor and Delivery and Postpartum experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesDemonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate patient care within the Values & Standards of Nursing Practice at SSMH. Displays appropriate judgment and problem solving skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.Degree of Supervision RequiredUnder supervision of the Acute Care Manager or designee.Orientation PeriodBased on experience and continuous assessment of progress by Nursing Administration. Orientation includes formal nursing department orientation, minimum of 2-4 days during the first two (2) weeks of employment.