Registered Nurse – Women’s Care Unit

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing care to women from childbearing through geriatric years, as well as infants up to 28 days of life. The role involves supervising and coordinating care with other disciplines.

Standards of Behavior

The following responsibilities are expected of the staff nurse in the Women’s Care Unit:

• Accurately charge for patients and unit supplies.
• Administer and control narcotics and medications.
• Administer IV fluids according to policy and procedure guidelines.

Patient Age Groups Served

Care is provided for the following age groups:

• Infants
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments reflective of patients’ status and age-specific needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Provide compassionate care, recognizing physiological, psychological, and developmental requirements.
• Demonstrate safe techniques in the use of office and patient care equipment.
• Handle emergency situations promptly and professionally.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patients’ age and developmental status.
• Document patient assessments, plans, interventions, and responses accurately in clinical records.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes and adjust nursing processes as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the unit and patient care areas.
• Provide concise and accurate shift reports and documentation.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and health management.
• Lead and delegate tasks effectively to other healthcare team members under supervision.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of nursing experience, primarily on night shifts with occasional day shift coverage.
• Strong experience in labor and postpartum care is essential.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of labor and delivery experience and familiarity with nursery and postpartum care is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification within six months of employment.
• ACLS and STABLE certifications preferred; must be obtained within six months and renewed every two years.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of employment and recertified every two years.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting. The role involves transferring and positioning patients and may include working with equipment such as wheelchairs and gurneys. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Staff may encounter potential exposure to blood and body fluids, necessitating adherence to safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Confidentiality

Employees must comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality in accordance with workplace policies.