Dignity Health

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Dignity Health$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year of labor and delivery experience in an acute care setting required.
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) necessary.
  • Current California RN license mandatory.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
  • ACLS and NRP certifications to be obtained within 3 months of hire.
  • Basic AWHONN fetal monitoring acceptable at hire, with Intermediate course required within 6 months.
  • Ongoing certification in AWHONN fetal monitoring or NCC certification needed every two years.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough body and system assessments each shift according to unit standards.
  • Plan, implement, evaluate, and educate on patient care.
  • Utilize specific clinical and technical skills for assigned unit.
  • Document care legibly and accurately in compliance with policies.
  • Accept accountability for decisions and behaviors, and cooperate with leadership.
  • Participate in the orientation of new staff and mentor students effectively.

Benefits

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus for fully qualified new hires.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and recovery.
  • Work within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
  • Career advancement potential in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engagement in continuing education and certification opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN) in the Family Birth Center, you will help individuals and families receive holistic, effective, and appropriate care so they can experience safe and confidential care from admission to discharge.

Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, focusing on the needs of perinatal patients and their families. You will be expected to utilize your clinical and technical skills, document accurately, collaborate with the healthcare team, and provide leadership in patient care while maintaining a safe environment and upholding patient safety standards.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
  • Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
  • Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
  • Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
  • Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
  • Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.

We are offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • One (1) year of labor and delivery experience as an RN required in an acute care setting
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are required within 3 months of hire - American Heart Association
  • Basic AWHONN fetal monitoring acceptable at hire, but must complete the Intermediate AWHONN course within 6 months of hire
    • AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring course every two years thereafter, or obtain NCC Fetal Monitoring Certification and maintain as specified
Preferred:
  • One (1) year Labor and delivery C/Section/PACU, OBED, Postpartum/Newborn Nursery Unit experience

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
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Founded
1954

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