SUMMARY CLASS TITLE:  REGISTERED NURSE

BASIC FUNCTION:

Evaluate, plan and implement nursing services; provide classroom instruction related to pregnancy or child care; maintain accurate medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Evaluate obstetrical needs of prenatal students and develop individual health care plans as appropriate.
• Provide classroom instruction related to pregnancy or child care; instruct others utilizing a team approach.
• Develop and implement health-related programs such as Fatherhood and Extended Family programs.
• Demonstrate and participate in exercise class; explain the purpose and function of various exercises.
• Counsel students throughout pregnancy, postpartum and family planning.
• Conduct student and parent conferences including initial intake conferences.
• Organize clinic area for efficient operations; schedule clinic appointments for students to facilitate optimal care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and order supplies and health education materials as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Pregnancy, postpartum and family planning.
• Modern classroom teaching techniques.
• Counseling principles and techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Exercises used in pregnancy class.

      ABILITY TO:

• Evaluate, plan and implement the nursing process.
• Provide classroom instruction related to pregnancy or childcare.
• Counsel students throughout pregnancy, postpartum and family planning.
• Explain purposes and functions of class exercises.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

      ABILITY TO:

• Maintain accurate medical records and prepare reports.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Work confidentially with discretion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program and experience in maternal child nursing.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Kentucky Registered Nurse.