Registered Nurse – Women’s Care Unit

Job Summary

This position involves providing comprehensive care for women from childbearing through geriatric years and for infants up to 28 days of life. The Registered Nurse will supervise and coordinate care with other healthcare disciplines.

Standards of Behavior

Reports to the Manager of the Women’s Care Unit, collaborating with team members to ensure optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accurately charge for patients and unit supplies.
• Administer and control narcotics and medications.
• Administer IV fluids in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients, including infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Effectively communicate with members of the patient care team, including patients, families, and physicians.
• Provide compassionate care, addressing physiological, psychological, and developmental needs.
• Utilize safe techniques in the use of office and patient care equipment.
• Handle emergency situations promptly and professionally.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on age and developmental status.
• Document patient assessments, plans, interventions, and responses accurately in clinical records.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes and adjust nursing practices as necessary.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment.
• Provide concise and accurate handoffs during shift changes or patient transfers.
• Educate patients and families appropriately and document education provided.
• Demonstrate effective leadership by guiding and delegating tasks to other care team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of nursing experience, primarily on night shifts, with some daytime coverage as needed.
• Experience in labor and delivery, with comfort in postpartum care.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least one year of experience in labor and delivery, along with nursery and postpartum experience.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Certifications required: AWHONN Fetal Monitoring within six months of hire, and recertification every two years; BLS certification prior to patient care and recertification every two years; NRP certification within six months of hire and recertification every two years.
• ACLS and STABLE certifications are preferred.

Physical Requirements

The role involves frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Must be capable of transferring patients, including lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Potential exposure to blood and body fluids is inherent in this role, requiring the use of protective measures during tasks that involve exposure.

Confidentiality

All employees are required to adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality regulations applicable to the role and department.