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.