Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery Part Time (.75 FTE) Days

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care using evidence-based practices and works within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The RN performs all steps of the nursing process: assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The RN coordinates care with other providers and teaches patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage care and prevent complications. The role is part of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and is listed as Labor and Delivery, part-time at 0.75 FTE, with a day schedule of 12-hour shifts. Specific duties may vary with department or program needs, and other duties may be assigned. The employee must perform duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least one year of prior acute-care Registered Nurse experience.
At least one year of prior Labor and Delivery experience.
Current California RN license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current NRP certification.
Strong communication skills and ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to problem-solve and adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to use information and keep abreast of technology developments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support patient-care decisions.
Ability to work as a valued team member and autonomously.
Ability to positively influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals.
Ability to prioritize effectively to provide quality patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare and hospital-system organization and administration principles, practices, and current trends sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Collect and document patient data through interviews, history taking, personal-needs assessments, and physical assessments.
Obtain and interpret accurate, relevant assessment and screening data, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings.
Determine nursing diagnoses and monitor and evaluate patient data as frequently as needed based on patient stability.
Safely perform and document care plans and nursing procedures consistent with the standards of care and patient assignment.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and monitor patients for adverse responses and side effects.
Assess and document patient and family understanding in clinical records.
Create and maintain a healing environment by being present for patients and families, managing discomfort, and providing emotional support and education.
Teach patients and family members information needed for self-care and illness prevention.
Recognize and report ethical and legal issues related to patient care to the proper authority, and complete incident reports.
Safely provide care that addresses the age-related needs of patients served on the unit, including growth and development principles.
Attend meetings and serve on departmental or hospital committees as assigned.
Support department strategic and organizational goals.
Perform duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards.