Labor & Delivery/Circulating RN

Job Description To provide quality obstetric and neonatal nursing care in an environment that strives to meet patient needs on a holistic level. This is done by incorporating emotional support and education with medical and nursing care with the aim of achieving patient well-being. Position RequirementsFormal Education / Training:1. RN license by the State of California.3. A minimum of one year perinatal experience preferred.4. Able to function in stressful situations.
5. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring, STABLE

Workplace Experience:Perinatal Healthcare Delivery Physical Environment:Perinatal/OB, couplet care, Baby Friendly designated facility unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> forty-five years of age. Physical Effort:1. Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.2. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.3. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs. Key Results1. Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team.2. Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.3. Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.4. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.5. Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.6. Documents accurately and timely.7. Reassess patient's condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.8. Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement, acuity and complexity of patient's condition.9. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.10. Maintains position specific qualifications. Attends mandatory in-services/staff meetings12. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications, unit duties, and special assignments.13. Maintains personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and co-workers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.