Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Desert Regional Medical Center; Palm Springs (CA); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a licensed RN to join our Night shift nursing team. You will provide comprehensive care across the unit, perform assessments, administer medications (including IVs and blood products), and collaborate with physicians, families and other care team members.

Strong multitasking, communication and advocacy are essential. Requirements include CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, NRP, EKG and fetal monitoring privileges; prior Labor & Delivery

Formación

• CA RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NRP certification required within six months.
• EKG certification required.
• Fetal monitoring certifications required or in training.

Responsabilidades

• Provide total nursing care, assessment, planning and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administer medications including IVs and blood products following policy.
• Communicate with physicians, families and health team; discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety, document accurately and perform end-of-shift physician order reviews.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned and support unit leadership.

Conocimientos

RN license

BLS

ACLS

NRP

EKG

Fetal monitoring

Communication

multitasking

Descripción del empleo

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience\" Job Shift: Nights Job Type: Full Time 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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**

Benefits

• 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

Employer

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.

Salary

$59.28 - $91.10 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience**