CHRISTUS Health is hiring: OB Assistant - LDRPN - PRN in San Miguel County

Description Summary: An integral member of the obstetrical team who assists the staff in the care of the obstetrical patient by performing delegated tasks to provide basic nursing care to patients and support for surgeons throughout operative procedures. Responsibilities: Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery. Identifies and reports breaks in sterile technique. Introduces self and explains role as a member of the surgical team. Plans patient care in Labor and Delivery with other members of the surgical team utilizing the surgeon's preference card. Identifies immediate and long-term consequences of surgical intervention. Understands the legal ramifications of surgical intervention. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice. Adheres to established policy based on AORN Standards of Care. Prepares and knows the specific use of all equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure. Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures. Maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments at all times. Obtains necessary equipment and supplies according to the surgeons preference card prior to the case starting. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure. Identifies and is familiar with anatomy and physiology. Participates effectively in identification of unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention. Obtains medications from RN as verbally ordered by the surgeon and verifies order with physician. Clarifies any uncertainties regarding surgical plan of care. Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step by step procedures in specific surgical case. Demonstrates initiative in learning new surgical procedures and equipment relating to L

In Summary: An integral member of the obstetrical team who assists the staff in the care of the . obstetrical patient . Responsibilities: Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery . Prepares and knows the specific use of all equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure .

En Español: Resumen: Un miembro integral del equipo obstétrico que ayuda al personal en el cuidado del paciente obstetrical realizando tareas delegadas para proporcionar atención de enfermería básica a los pacientes y apoyo a los cirujanos durante todos los procedimientos operativos. Responsabilidades: Identifica las necesidades de seguridad del paciente en trabajo y entrega. identifica e informa sobre rupturas en la técnica estéril. Se presenta a sí mismo y explica su papel como miembro del equipo quirúrgico. Planea el cuidado de los pacientes en labor y entrega con otros miembros del equipo cirúrgicos utilizando la tarjeta de preferencia del cirujano. Participa eficazmente en la identificación de prácticas inseguras para el cuidado del paciente y asume la responsabilidad de la intervención. Obtiene medicamentos de RN según las órdenes verbales del cirujano y verifica el orden con el médico. Aclara cualquier incertidumbre sobre el plan quirúrgico de atención.