Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Tenet Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery in Palm Springs. The role requires CA RN license, BLS, NRP, ACLS (OB ACLS preferred) and obstetric fetal monitoring credentials. You will care for antepartum through postpartum patients, participate in trauma and cesarean procedures, and educate families.

One year of Labor & Delivery experience is required. Per Diem, day shifts, with opportunities for leadership and collaboration within the Desert Care Network.

Qualifications

• Current CA RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification (OB ACLS preferred) within six months of start date.
• NRP certification within six months of start date.
• EKG certification required.
• Interim/Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and well newborn patients.
• Perform circulating and recovery duties for cesarean sections.
• Initiate interdisciplinary communications and incorporate recommendations.
• Act as liaison between patient, physicians and families."
• Develop and update individualized discharge and teaching plans.
• Discharge planning and patient education throughout hospitalization.
• Administer medications per policy, including IVs and blood products.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations; monitor tests and vitals.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned and support other staff as needed.
• Ensure policy compliance and escalate issues per chain of command.

Education

CA Registered Nurse License

American Heart Association BLS

American Heart Association ACLS (OB ACLS preferred)

American Heart Association NRP

EKG certification

AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Certification (Intermediate)

Advanced AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Certification

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission?

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

Hours:

The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of each assigned patient and completing all documentation as required. The clinical nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health. RN has access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse assumes the care of the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum patients or well newborn patients and may perform the functions of circulating and recovery nurse for patients undergoing cesarean sections and other peripartum surgical procedures.

**1 year current Labor and Delivery experience required**

• Unit specific protocols and standards of care competencies
• Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Acts as a liaison between patient, physicians, family/significant other, and other health disciplines.
• Develops, implements and updates an individualized teaching and discharge plan.
• Initiates and documents progressive patient and family/significant teaching.
• Facilitates the discharge process ensuring all goals are addressed prior to discharge.
• Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations
• Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.
• Consistently performs proficiently on nursing unit. Including but not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit. Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff ability and availability.
• Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IV’s, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to patient
• Consistently recognizes, evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Consistently checks for new patient orders throughout the shift and implements them in an appropriate timeframe. Completes an end of shift review of physician orders.
• Consistently recognizes variances of diagnostic tests, vital signs and assessments. Notifies the physician in time appropriate to the variance.
• Functions as a charge nurse as assigned.
• Supports changes in clinical practice as evidenced by the plan of care for the patient and subsequent documentation.
• Functions as a resource to co-workers. Acts as preceptor, and other duties as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with Departmental policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice, CPG, changes.
• Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.
• Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with LVN’s , unlicensed assistive personnel, and float personnel.
• Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well-being.
• Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.
• Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive. Accurate documentation demonstrated in medical record.
• Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)
• Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately
• Consistently handles oxygen safely
• Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear
• Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.
• Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary

Qualifications

• Current CA Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (OB ACLS preferred) within six months of start date with the exception of Versant or other intern nurses who must obtain certification within six months from the end of training period
• Current American Heart Association NRP certification within six months of start date with the exception of Versant or other intern nurses who must obtain certification within six months from the end of training period
• Current EKG certification (excluding those nurses who exclusively care for post partum patients and newborns)
• Initial Intermediate AWHONN Fetal Monitoring (excluding those nurses who exclusively care for post partum patients and newborns)
• Current Advanced AWHONN Fetal Monitoring (excluding those nurses who exclusively care for post partum patients and newborns) within six months of start date with the exception of Versant or other intern nurses who must obtain certification within six months from the end of training period
• Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
• Possess active listening skills
• Compassionate and nonjudgmental care giver and advocate
• Able to independently manage multiple priorities
• Must comply with Annual Health Review and all other required courses/competencies/etc

**1 year current Labor and Delivery experience required**

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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