CO-Level II NICU and Postpartum RN

POSITION PURPOSE : Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the position. This position is responsible for caring for antepartum patients, laboring patients through childbirth, recovery, and postpartum, lactation education and assistance, providing family centered care including the well newborn and the Level 2 Nursery.

Assure expert, compassion, individualize nursing care for patients and families expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Maximum of ten functions in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest;

do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job s time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.

1.Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patientcare, safety and satisfaction. 2. Demonstratesability to triage incoming patient requests for services.

3. Delivers patienteducation to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, andpromote optimal wellness.

4. Demonstratesability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue. 5. Demonstratescompetent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and criticalthinking skills.

6. Demonstratesability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications,information and assistance. 7.

Administersmedications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed;consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.

8. Coordinates patientcare with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed toachieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.

9. Demonstrates abilityto work independently with minimal supervision. 10. Delivers excellentservice by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patientpreferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients andfamilies.

11. Role models theprincipals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. 12. Perform otherduties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Requirements - Required and / or Preferred Experience : o One-year clinical experience required.

License(s) : o Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required. Certification(s) : o Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required. Computer / Typing : o Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Education : o Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07 / 01 / 2018.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare environment. Some of these hazards could include, but are not limited to : radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress.

Vail Health has a Safety Management program in place addressing these issues. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY : Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to : Sit : - 10% Stand : - 25% Walk : - 15% Run : - N / A Squat : - 10% Bend : - 5% Twist : - 5% Lift : - 10% Kneel : - 10% Drive : - N / A Climb : - N / A Crawl : - N / A Reach above shoulder : - 10% Other : - N / A SENSORY REQUIREMENT : Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday.

Up to 10 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 20 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 35 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 50 lbs - Not Required Up to 75 lbs - Not Required Up to 100 lbs - Not Required Over 100 lbs - Not Required AGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS : Neonatal / Infant (0-11 months) - Required Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required Adolescence (13-17 years) - Required Young adult / Adult (18-64 years) - Required Adult / Middle-ages (65-79 years) - N / A Geriatric (80+ years) - N / A NATURE AND SCOPE : Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position.

Communicates effectively, clearly and timely. The incumbent must be able to come to work promptly and routinely in order to begin the job functions at the start of the scheduled shift to impact the patients healthcare experience.

Ability to care for oneself; perform manual tasks; see, speak, breath, learn, read, concentrate, think, communicate, and work are essential to perform this role in the organization.

Ability to work under stress and to deadline while working (independently or) with others. This position does provide patient care.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description. I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold, or will obtain within the amount of time specified, all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description.

I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable). It is further understood that the position description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and / or organizational needs.

Shift : Rotating / 3x12s

Specialty Type : Nursing

Sub Specialties : Labor and Delivery Nurse,Registered Nurse,Post Partum,NICU / Neonatal ICU

General Certifications : ACLS BLS / BCLS NRP

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