Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Emergency Care, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Equipment, Medical Office Administration, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Patient Care, Philosophy, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Treatment Evaluation
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Labor & Delivery for a Full Time 0.90 FTE Night position.
Come join this amazing team. We support patients throughout their birthing process and care for them in our obstetric emergency department, 10 labor rooms, 13 post-partum rooms, and 2 operating rooms, supporting nearly 2000 births per year.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is 44.34 - 80.37. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.
Essential Functions
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
- Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
- Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education credentials and demonstrated competence.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience
- REQUIRED: One year of recent Labor & Delivery experience or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department.
Credentials
- Required: Registered Nurse
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
- Required: ACLS within 6 months of hire or transfer date.
- Required: NRP within six months of hire or transfer date.
Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs. (See community specific document for each Unit).
- Department required credentials.
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family-centered work environment.
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.
- Basic computer skills.
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW medical carts).
- Perform hands-on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
- Lifting non-patient up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental
- Visual/Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are:
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- 403b retirement plan (employer base and matching contributions)
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Expanded EAP and mental health program
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
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