Registered Nurse II, Labor & Delivery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II in Labor & Delivery is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts and variable days of the week. The schedule includes rotating weekends. The role is based at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- For Labor & Delivery: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days, except at SMCS.
- For Labor & Delivery: Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within 30 days.
- For SMCS Labor & Delivery: Fetal Monitoring Certificate within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Labor & Delivery experienced acute care RNs are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
- Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
- Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines, as applicable.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
