RN - 19488583

Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta • Mount Shasta, CA

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join the Family Birth Center. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. The unit has three rooms, with possible crossover to Medical-Surgical when full, and patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4. The electronic medical record system is Cerner.

The nurse may be required to float, primarily to assist with task support in Medical-Surgical. Orientation for floating to other units is at least two days and is tailored to the nurse’s experience and comfort level. During C-sections, the nurse is responsible for newborn care with assistance from Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia. Patients at or below 36 weeks’ gestation may be transferred to another facility or life-flighted as necessary. The Family Birth Center handles approximately 150–175 births annually.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the AHA.
• COVID Vaccine Certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Float within the unit as needed and primarily assist Medical-Surgical with task support.
• Provide newborn care during C-sections, with assistance from Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia.
• Work holidays according to the permanent staff rotation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed