Clinical Nurse-BU - Labor and Delivery - Sharp Mary Birch - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families in the Labor and Delivery department at Sharp Mary Birch. The role uses individualized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver safe, therapeutic, efficient care throughout the continuum of care. The nurse coordinates care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; exercises clinical judgment; documents care; supports patient education and discharge planning; and contributes to quality improvement and effective use of resources. The position may include relief charge nurse responsibilities, teaching, and support for the professional development of new nurses and students.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
One year of clinical experience; RNs with less than 12 months of experience must complete new graduate requirements.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM) from the National Certification Corporation.
New graduate and Transition-In-Practice (TIP) RNs must obtain NCC C-EFM certification within one year of hire; the department tracks certification progress.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team using systematic planning and timely communication.
Assess patient needs, identify actual or potential problems, develop and revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes.
Use critical thinking and the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic, efficient care, including for patients with complex needs and complications.
Recognize patient diagnoses and potential complications, prioritize care and resources, and respond confidently to emergencies.
Identify and make appropriate referrals based on initial and ongoing assessment and evaluation.
Document patient care comprehensively according to department guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Delegate and assign care appropriately, communicate expectations, determine required supervision, and follow up on delegated tasks.
Assess physician orders and question them when appropriate.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, adapt care to social, cultural, spiritual, language, and communication needs, and advocate for patients.
Provide age-appropriate patient and family education, coordinate transfer and discharge planning, and contribute to patient education materials.
Coordinate care delivered by other members of the care team and provide guidance, teaching, and support to coworkers, students, floats, and registry personnel.
Use common equipment and medications safely and consult others when unfamiliar.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, and contribute to unit activities and committees as appropriate.
Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care; mentor others and support improvement of clinical practice.