Labor and Delivery RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities Provides effective, comprehensive evidence‑based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes. Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient. Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure a comprehensive, holistic, and effective plan of care. Applies knowledge of current practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations. Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and supports ethical practice by addressing or escalating issues. Serves as a patient advocate. Completes patient assessments competently. Assesses for and identifies needs of unit‑specific patient population: physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, discharge, and cultural needs. Completes an individualized plan of care based on assessment of the patient, incorporates measurable goals and time frames, and involves the patient and family in planning. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated. Implements interventions based on nursing and medical plan of care, manages patient population, diagnosis, and age‑specific needs through appropriate adaptation of interventions. Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies, following established policies, procedures, and protocols governing transport, handling, and storage of intravenous fluids. After implementation, reassesses the patient to verify effectiveness of interventions and updates the plan of care to reflect current care needs. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in a patient’s condition (e.g., LOC change, vital signs, test results) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner. Job Requirements 6 months acute‑care experience in labor and delivery required. Current California license as a Registered Nurse. AHA BLS, ACLS, and NRP required. Basic Fetal Monitoring required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Nursing, upon hire. One year acute‑care experience preferred. Where You’ll Work Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, founded in 1926, is a 334‑bed, acute‑care, nonprofit hospital serving over 70,000 patients annually. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services, and is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center and a Stroke Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. Pay Range $57.42 – $77.97 /hour This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr