Staff RN-Labor & Delivery Weekender

Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Weekends Only; Special Higher Hourly Rate!!!
POSITION SUMMARY
A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for all specialties and all ages. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
  • Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice. Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
    • Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
      • IV competent.
        • Knowledge of AW HONN/ACOG/AAP recommended standards of care/practice. Must demonstrate competence in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
          • Responsible for the planning, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will supervise care provided by the assistive personnel.
            • Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
              • This position is required to work a weekly Friday, Saturday and Sunday Schedule.JOB REQUIREMENTS
                Education Minimum (Required) Associate's Degree in Nursing
                Preferred (Not required) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
                Work Experience Minimum (Required) New graduate
                Preferred (Not required) RN experience in Labor & Delivery is preferred.
                Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required)
                • Current RN license in the state of California
                • Basic Life Support
                  Preferred (Not required)
                  • Must obtain fetal monitoring certification within 6 months of hire.
                  • Must successfully complete and maintain ACLS certification within 4 months of hire date or transfer date.
                  • Must successfully complete and maintain NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification within 4 months of hire.
                    Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKA's)
                    Ability to read, write and speak English

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