MOTHER BABY / ANTE-POST PARTUM / NURSERY SKILLS CHECKLIST

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Job Description: Obstetrics (Healthcare -- Nursing) Provides direct patient care and activities for assigned patients in the delivery room and birthing units. Education requires a minimum of an associate's degree and is licensed as a registered nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the obstetric nursing field. Performs a variety of tasks and demonstrates critical thinking skills and scientific judgment. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor and/or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

KEY: For each criteria Highly Skilled: can function well independently, strong experience Proficient: experienced, may need occasional review/assistance Limited Skill: limited to no experience

CRITERIA	SCORE
	Highly Skilled Proficient Limited Skill
POST PARTUM INTERVENTION
Bladder Distention
Breast Engorgement
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
Episiotomy
Fluid Balance
Fundai height
GI Function Post Anesthesia
Lochla Amount
Maternal Vital Signs
Parenteral / Intant Interaction
Pertneum
Hematoma
Hemomholds
Check Urine For
Glucose
Ketones
Protein
Specific Gravity
Adult CPR
Contraceptive Counseling
Discharge Teaching
Foster Parental-intant Interaction
Insert Catheter
Forey
Straight
Post Anesthesia Care
Epidural
General
Local
Spinal
Post Cesarean Care
Breastfeeding / Parent Education
Latch-on Procedure
Positioning
Use of Electric Breast Pump
Use of Manual Breast Pump
Formula Preparation and Feeding
Infant Care Restraint Systems
Infant Caretaxing Skills
Pertneal Care
Sitz Bath
Administer Medications
Antibiotics
Diluted Oxylocin Infusion
IM Administration
Rhogam Administration / Teaching
SC Medications, Narcotics
Care of Patients With
Asthma
Cardiac Disease
Cesarean Section
Diabetes Metitus
Infectious Disease
Known Substance Abuse
Multiple Births
Post Tubal Ligation
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Pregnancy Induced Preeciampsia
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
PHILEBOTOMY / IV THERAPY
Administration Blood/Blood Products
Packed Red Blood Cells
Plasma / Albumin
Whole Blood
Drawing Blood from Central Line
Drawing Venous Blood
Starting IV
Angiocath
Butterfly
Heparin Lock
Care of Patient With
Central Line / Catheter / Dressing
Peripheal Line / Dressing
NORMAL NEONATAL CARE
Assessment
Battard Scale
Circumference
Dubowtlz Scale
Length
Neonatal Jaundice
Reflexes
Vital Signs
Weight
Administer Injections to Neonate
Assist with Circumision
Assess Site Post OP
Teach Circumcision Care
Bathe Infant
Culture Suspect Infectious Neonate
Discharge Procedure
Incubator / Isolettes
Infant Identification
Monitor Bladder and Bowel Patterns
Obtain Urine Spectmen - Bag
Test Stool - Blood, Reducing Subs.
Neonate CPR
Phototherapy
Thermo-neutral Environment
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Assessment of Pain Level
Care of Patient With
Epidural Anesthesia
IV Conscious Sedation
Patient Controlled Analgesia

AGE SPECIFIC CARE
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Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)

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