RN - Labor & Delivery Fellowship

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery Fellowship opportunity at St. John Medical Center.

• This is a .9 FTE Night Shift position that will work 12-hour shifts, 1800 - 0630.
• The training program is approximately 6 months in length, and will be done primarily on day shift.
• LDRP Birth Center model, so will train to both Mom-Baby and Labor & Delivery
  
  

Qualifications : Must be a Registered Nurse, new to Labor & Delivery, with at least 1 year of RN work experience

• *Nurses selected for this program will be obligated to work in the Peacehealth St. John Labor & Delivery Department for a minimum of 24 months holding 0.6 FTE or higher, from the end date of successful completion of the training program. Failure to fulfill the months and FTE requirement will require that the RN reimburse PHSJ for up to $5,000 of education expenses. *
  
  

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.15 – $77.39. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• BSN preferred
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
• Mom-Baby experience preferred
  
  

Credentials

• Required: WA State Registered Nurse License
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• NRP and STABLE required within one year of date of hire or transfer date.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)
  
  

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  
  

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.