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

County of Contra Costa; California; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Contra Costa County Health Services seeksRegistered Nurses for Labor & Delivery, Nursery and Postpartum units within CCRMC and community facilities.

Responsibilities include following MD orders, assessing patients, coordinating care, teaching patients and families, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Certification requirements vary by assignment, with a background check and security clearances as applicable.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred.
• BLS/ACLS as required by assignment.
• Demonstrated patient care and documentation proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Follow physician orders for IV therapy and treatments.
• Assess patient needs and plan nursing interventions.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with the team.
• Mentor and supervise new and entry level nurses.
• Provide patient and family education and support.

Connaissances

IV Therapy

Nursing Assessment

Patient Education

Team Leadership

Discharge Planning

Formation

RN License (CA)

Description du poste

Bargaining Unit: CNA - Registered Nurses Unit

Contra Costa County Health Services Department offers a variety of opportunities and has an ongoing need for Registered Nurses. Our facilities include the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, a full service acute hospital which includes an acute psychiatric unit. We have nine (9) outpatient health centers throughout the County, detention facilities, and juvenile hall.

This recruitment is specifically for the following assignments: Labor & Delivery, Nursery, and Postpartum. The typical tasks described in class are representative samples of duties commonly performed in each specialty area. Some tasks performed require specialized training or certifications depending upon the area of assignment or position designation.

• Follows MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures, treatment and, examination 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 deviation from abnormal to normal to the 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 administered in a thorough, safe, and evidence based manner
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Performs physical assessments, plans, implement, 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
• Address the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of all patients
• Performs medication management
• Performs on-going patient education
• Participates in Quality improvement projects
• Participates in continuous learning and evidence based research
• May act as a Relief Charge Nurse

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

Certification: 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

Certification: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: 1). A current Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (NRP); 2). Must 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

Certification: 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.

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.