Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Palm Springs, CA

2d•$59 - $91

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient, and completes required documentation. The nurse initiates teaching and educates patients and their families or significant others to support optimal health. Access to patient health information is limited to treatment purposes. The nurse cares for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients or well newborns, and may serve as the circulating and recovery nurse for cesarean sections and other peripartum surgical procedures. The role supports safe, individualized care, patient and family education, interdisciplinary communication, discharge planning, and compliance with departmental policies and standards.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification; OB ACLS is preferred. Certification is required within six months of the start date, with specified exceptions for Versant or other intern nurses.
Current NRP certification within six months of the start date, with specified exceptions for Versant or other intern nurses.
Current EKG certification, except for nurses who exclusively care for postpartum patients and newborns.
Initial Intermediate AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification, except for nurses who exclusively care for postpartum patients and newborns.
Current Advanced AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification within six months of the start date, with specified exceptions for Versant or other intern nurses; not required for nurses who exclusively care for postpartum patients and newborns.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and coworkers.
Active listening skills.
Compassionate, nonjudgmental caregiving and patient advocacy.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
Compliance with the Annual Health Review and all required courses, competencies, and related requirements.
One year of current Labor and Delivery experience.

Nice To Haves

OB ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide and document nursing care, including patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients or well newborn patients.
Perform circulating and recovery nurse functions for cesarean sections and other peripartum surgical procedures when required.
Follow unit-specific protocols, standards of care, and competency requirements.
Initiate interdisciplinary communication and incorporate recommendations into patient care.
Provide age-appropriate care for patients served on the assigned unit.
Act as a liaison among patients, physicians, families or significant others, and other health disciplines.
Develop, implement, and update individualized teaching and discharge plans; document progressive patient and family teaching.
Facilitate discharge by ensuring goals are addressed before discharge.
Use current theories and knowledge to conduct accurate assessments and evaluations, and complete acuity evaluations according to unit protocol.
Manage the unit-specific caseload, adapt to changing work patterns, set priorities, and modify assignments to meet patient needs using available resources.
Administer prescribed medications, including IV medications, blood, and blood products, in accordance with policy and knowledge of each drug's use, precautions, and administration.
Recognize and appropriately respond to life-threatening situations, variances in diagnostic tests, vital signs, and assessments; notify physicians as appropriate.
Check for new patient orders throughout the shift, implement them promptly, and review physician orders at the end of the shift.
Function as charge nurse when assigned and serve as a resource and preceptor to coworkers.
Support changes in clinical practice and document care plans accordingly.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and changes.
Follow the chain of command and approach problem-solving positively.
Supervise and communicate appropriately with LVNs, unlicensed assistive personnel, and float personnel when assigned.
Report, document, and take appropriate action by the end of the shift for incidents or quality-of-care issues affecting patient or staff well-being.
Assess patients for injury risk and take appropriate actions to promote safety.
Use restraints according to policy, explore less restrictive options, and document accurately.
Advocate for patients and families by providing information and helping them use available resources and alternatives for healthcare decisions.
Handle and dispose of hazardous waste safely, handle oxygen safely, and consistently practice hand hygiene and use protective wear.
Establish or assess proper patient identification before providing care.
Request clarification of physician orders when necessary.