Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and required documentation. The nurse provides care to 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 includes patient and family education, individualized teaching and discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication, and advocacy for patients and families.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification, with OB ACLS preferred; certification is required within six months of the start date, with the stated exception for Versant or other intern nurses, who must obtain it within six months after the training period ends.
Current NRP certification within six months of the start date, with the stated exception for Versant or other intern nurses, who must obtain it within six months after the training period ends.
Current EKG certification, except for nurses who exclusively care for postpartum patients and newborns.
Initial Intermediate AWHONN Fetal Monitoring, except for nurses who exclusively care for postpartum patients and newborns.
Current Advanced AWHONN Fetal Monitoring within six months of the start date, except for nurses who exclusively care for postpartum patients and newborns; the stated exception applies to Versant or other intern nurses, who must obtain it within six months after the training period ends.
At least one year of current Labor and Delivery experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and coworkers.
Active listening skills.
Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to caregiving and patient advocacy.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

OB ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide care to assigned antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients or well newborn patients.
Perform circulating and recovery nurse functions for cesarean sections and other peripartum surgical procedures when needed.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, and complete required documentation.
Initiate interdisciplinary communication and incorporate recommendations into care.
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 patient and family teaching.
Facilitate discharge and ensure care goals are addressed before discharge.
Complete acuity evaluations according to unit protocol and manage an average unit-specific caseload.
Adapt work patterns, set priorities, and adjust assignments to patient needs and available resources.
Administer prescribed medications, including IV medications, blood, and blood products, according to policy.
Recognize and intervene appropriately in life-threatening situations and respond to variances in diagnostic tests, vital signs, and assessments.
Check for new physician orders throughout the shift, implement them promptly, and review orders at the end of the shift.
Function as charge nurse when assigned, serve as a resource to coworkers, and act as a preceptor.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, practices, and clinical practice guidelines, including changes.
Use the appropriate chain of command and contribute constructively to problem solving.
Supervise and communicate with LVNs, unlicensed assistive personnel, and float personnel when assigned.
Report and document incidents and quality-of-care issues, and take appropriate action by the end of the shift.
Assess patients for injury risk and take action to promote safety; use restraints according to policy and explore less restrictive options.
Advocate for patients and families by providing information and helping them access resources and alternatives for healthcare decisions.
Handle and dispose of hazardous waste safely, handle oxygen safely, practice hand hygiene, and use protective wear.
Establish or verify proper patient identification before providing care.
Request clarification of physician orders when necessary.
Maintain required knowledge and complete the Annual Health Review and other required courses, competencies, and requirements.