Labor & Delivery RN Inpatient - PeaceHealth

**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a Labor & Delivery RN Inpatient for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.09 - $76.12. 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.** **Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.** The votes are in! PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center was recently named by Newsweek: America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2024 - Newsweek Rankings - Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-maternity-hospitals-2024) _Come join this amazing team! We support patients throughout their birthing process and care for them in our obstetric emergency department: 10 labor rooms, 13 post-partum rooms, and 2 operating rooms._ 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 + Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing + Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Preferred: Specialty certification Experience + Required: One year of recent Labor & Delivery experience or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department. Credentials + Required: Registered Nurse + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support + Required: ACLS according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy. + NRP within six months of hire or transfer date. If this is a training position Fetal Heart Surveillance Course is required within 1 year of hire. 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) + See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials. (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. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . 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. REQNUMBER: 97733