Registered Nurse II, Labor & Delivery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including 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, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This position is in Labor & Delivery at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and rotating weekends. The role requires a current state RN license and BLS certification. Labor & Delivery employees must obtain ACLS (except at SMCS), NRP, and, for SMCS Labor & Delivery, a fetal monitoring certificate within 30 days. The typical experience is two years of recent relevant experience; experienced acute-care Labor & Delivery RNs are preferred. Employees may handle 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 license for the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two years of recent relevant experience is typical.
- For Labor & Delivery: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days, except at SMCS.
- For Labor & Delivery: Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 30 days.
- For SMCS Labor & Delivery: Fetal Monitoring Certificate within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced acute-care Labor & Delivery 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 support transitions of care.
- Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for 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.
- Follow 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, when applicable.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
