Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery, Nursery, and Postpartum Assignments)

Contra Costa County; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A local health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its team in California. The role includes responsibilities such as administering medications, conducting patient assessments, and mentoring new nurses. Candidates must have a valid California RN license, one year of acute care experience, and BLS certification. Specialized assignments are available in areas like Labor & Delivery and Nursery. This position offers an opportunity to work in various healthcare settings, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by California Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience in an acute care setting within the last five years.
• Basic Life Support certification from a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and therapies as per MD orders.
• Assesses patient needs and plans nursing interventions.
• Provides direction to nursing team for safe patient care.

Skills

Intravenous therapy

Patient assessment

Medication management

Customer service

Nurse mentorship

Education

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Contra Costa County Health Services Department offers a variety of opportunities and has an ongoing need for Registered Nurses. Facilities include the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, a full service acute hospital with an acute psychiatric unit, nine outpatient health centers throughout the County, detention facilities, and juvenile hall. This recruitment is specifically for the following assignments: Labor & Delivery, Nursery, and Postpartum.

Responsibilities

• Follows MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures, treatments and examinations of patients
• Assesses patient needs, identifies problems, plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions, evaluates patient care outcomes and documents all of the above, reporting significant deviations to physicians
• Assigns ancillary personnel
• Orients, precepts and mentors new and entry level nurses for problem solving and decision making
• Identifies urgent needs of the patient and/or significant others and initiates measures to meet these needs
• Provides directions to other members of the nursing team to ensure patient care is thorough, safe, and evidence-based
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Performs physical assessments, plans, implements, and evaluates care
• Performs case management
• Monitors laboratory tests
• Documents all care provided
• Identifies actual and potential problems; intervenes and reports all related problems to the appropriate disciplines
• Coordinates the care of the patient; initiates and participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning
• Addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of all patients
• Performs medication management
• Performs ongoing patient education
• Participates in Quality improvement projects
• Participates in continuous learning and evidence-based research
• May act as a Relief Charge Nurse

Minimum Qualifications

License Required (All Assignments): Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Special Requirements (All Assignments): As a condition of employment all applicants: 1) When assigned to Detention Health Services must possess and maintain a security clearance approved and issued by the Sheriff’s Department; 2) When assigned to the Perioperative unit must be available to provide off shift coverage.

Acute Care (All Acute Care Assignments)

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting obtained in the United States within the last five (5) years.

Certification: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).

Substitution for experience: Possession of a BSN and six (6) months of experience as a Beginning Level Registered Nurse working in an acute care hospital may be substituted for the 1 (one) year of required experience.

Additional Requirements By Assignment

Labor and Delivery Assignment: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: 1) A current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association; 2) Complete all lessons to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate (NRP) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Within one (1) year of hire must obtain and maintain a CCRMC approved advanced fetal monitoring certificate.

Nursery Assignment: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: 1) A current Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (NRP); 2) Complete all lessons to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate (NRP) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics; 3) Possession of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association.

Postpartum Assignment: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: 1) A current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association; 2) Complete all lessons to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate (NRP) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Other Requirements

A background investigation/fingerprint, and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Selection Process

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate’s relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

Conviction History

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Disaster Service Worker

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.