Virtual Prn Rn Jobs in Jackson, WY (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision and/or direction of the OB RN staff/Manager of OB, the CNA provides age and developmentally
appropriate direct clinical care to preemie, neonate, infant, adolescent and adult patient populations. Provides care
with a focus on patient safety. Assesses supply levels, orders and restocks as necessary. Answers phones and call
lights professionally. Assembles, disassembles patient charts. Utilizes the EMR system to initiate physician orders.
Assists nursing in the care of obstetrical and newborn patients according to the Scope of Service for Obstetrics.
Adheres to and practices the St. John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance
Improvement activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patient Care - Newborns
• Observes newborn characteristics and behaviors, reports abnormal findings to RN in a timely manner, such as, vital
signs, voiding and stooling, skin color/condition, muscle tone, feeding patterns, cord care.
• Assists with newborn admission to the nursery; such as vital signs, weight, measurements, ID bands.
• Takes vital signs, performs all newborn care (baths, daily weights, hearing screens, assists with diaper changes) in
a timely manner.
• Provides bath demonstrations, as needed to parents. Assists RN with patient/family education by supplying written
materials and setting up teaching videos for viewing.
• Maintains, develops and updates skills to implement ideal care and service. Attends applicable in-services and
programs.
Patient Care - Maternity Patient
• Prepares patient room, bed and hydrotherapy tub as needed for admission. Assists RN with laboring patient as
needed.
• Assists patient getting up to the bathroom, changing pads/chux and assisting with pericare as needed.
• Assists with breastfeeding as needed.
• Provides supplies to patients as needed (pads, panties, peribottle, hygiene). Refills water pitchers, provides juice,
snacks, appropriately.
• Assists with gown and linen changes daily and as needed. Restocks bathroom with towels/washcloths daily.
Assistive Responsibilities
• Assesses stock and supply levels, orders supplies as needed or notifies appropriately of supply needs. Restocks
appropriately according to par levels: birthing rooms, monitor drawers, delivery cares, servos and clerical supplies.
• Cleaning: instruments and delivery carts, monitor cables, hydrotherapy tub, bassinets, photo-therapy lights/bed and
patient rooms as needed.
• Prepares equipment: pre-warms incubators and servos; assembles and sets up oxygen and suction on servos.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by reporting malfunctioning equipment to biomed. Keeps hallways
free of equipment and supplies.
• Checks refrigerator, freezer and warmer temperatures daily. Adjusts temps as needed. Notifies maintenance when
temps are out of range.
Clerical Responsibilities
• Assembles and labels patient charts appropriately for admission. Prepares nursing Kardex. Disassembles charts
after patient discharge.
• Enters physician orders into EMR accurately. Enters height, weight, and allergies into patient profile. Enters charges
daily for each obstetric patient.
• Answers phone and call lights professionally. Accurately relays messages to appropriate person(s) in a timely
manner.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Required: Completion of CNA or EMT coursework. Must be able to read and write English, understand basic hospital/medical
terminology and simple math.
Minimum Work Experience
Required: Good communication, interpersonal, phone and customer service skills. Basic computer skills.
Required Licenses: Wyoming CNA certification OR WY EMT and current BLS. Additional NRP certification preferred.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions: Six bed LDRP with five swing rooms. Level one nursery. Rapidly changing census and patient acuity. Frequent
stressful situations. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health campus or other facilities to perform the duties of this
role.
Physical Requirements: Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, computer and phone use. Irregular meals/lunch breaks. Must be able to lift up
to 50 pounds and possess the ability to lift, push, pull and move patients, equipment and supplies.
Direct Reports: None
Reports to: Manager of Obstetrics
Internal & External Contacts: Patients, families, visitors, hospital employees, physicians, community agencies and vendors.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Composure
• Avoids becoming defensive or irritated when times are tough
• Maintains balance when the unexpected happens
Initiative
• Doesn't wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately starts moving to
address it
• Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goals
Patient Focus
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
• Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect
Time Management
• Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently
• Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities
• Gets more done in less time than others