RN-Delivery **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 38319913 Posted On 10/23/2024 **Job Overview** **Overview** The RN is responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care, in coordination with the healthcare team, to Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum patients and Newborns. The primary role of the RN is the execution of the nursing process in providing required care and evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include: assessment, nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these responsibilities requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process. Family Birthing Suites is a 15-bed unit that provides care to mothers, newborns and gynecological surgery patients. Private LDRP (Labor-Deliver-Recover-Postpartum) suites and a four-bed, Level 2 NICU are located within the department. A full-equipped Cesarean Surgical Suite is also maintained within the unit. **Why UnityPoint Health?**   + **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  + **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  + **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  + **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  + **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  + **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/     **Responsibilities** **Patient Care/ Clinical Excellence** + Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population. + Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration. + Performs admission assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment. Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care. + Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities. + Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures. + Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment. + Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care. + Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice. + Incorporates best practices in daily nursing care. **Patient Education** + Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age-specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension. + Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. + Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. + Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching. + Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan. **Leadership and Professional Development** + Assists in the orientation of new employees by acting as a resource and mentor. Collaborates with unit leadership, as appropriate. Serves in preceptor role, as appropriate. + Participates in the education experiences of students. + Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. + Utilizes evidenced-based models of learning. + Participates in department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and performance improvement activities. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** Graduate of accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire) Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in Nursing **Experience:** **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English · Multicultural sensitivity · Basic computer skills · Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment · Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training · Microsoft Office experience **Other:** · Satisfactory completion of Finley Nurse Residency program with 1 year of start date for all nurses with minimal or no prior acute care experience. · Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. + **Area of Interest:** Nursing; + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .60; + **Department:** Maternity Unit - OB; + **Shift:** Part-time: Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 48 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every third weekend rotation. This position has on-call.; + **Job ID:** 156181; Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time Company ID 168 Job REQ # 38319913 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241023 End Date 20241125 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Bartender Grand River Center MATERIAL FLOW MANAGER Engineering Services and Products Company Plant Accountant Manager Sedona Staffing Services DESIGN SERVICES DRAFTER I Engineering Services and Products Company Set Up Staff Grand River Center Housekeeper - EVS - FT - Days - Dyersville MercyOne Shipping Coordinator Dubuque Screw Products Materials Movement Manager - Direct Hire Sedona Staffing Services Dishwasher Grand River Center Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - FT - Da MercyOne Utility Operator Sedona Staffing Services Custodian Grand River Center CNC Operator Dubuque Screw Products OR Inventory Specialist - Materials Management - F MercyOne CONSTRUCTION WORKER - GREENHOUSE Engineering Services and Products Company Shipping Clerk Dubuque Screw Products LASER OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Cook Grand River Center CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products Production Control Dubuque Screw Products **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.