Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Overview At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus based on Experience! Shift : Nights, 7:00pm to 7:30am, every other weekend is required. Job Type : Full Time Hours : 12 The Perinatal Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse assigned to the Perinatal Services Unit, who is responsible for the direct delivery of patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to a specific group of ante partum, laboring and delivering, recovering, and post-partum mothers, as well as their newborns. The Perinatal Nurse coordinates care in collaboration with the family, significant others, physicians, and other health care providers. The activity demonstrates a commitment and understanding of the philosophy of family centered care. The Perinatal Nurse is trained and able to initiate, modify, or stop treatment when appropriate and according to established protocols, even when a physician is not present. The perinatal Nurse demonstrates proficiency in advanced nursing skills and correct use of appropriate equipment. The LDRP/Perinatal Nurse is cross-oriented and capable of providing nursing care in the well-baby and continuing care nurseries. The Perinatal Nurse is directly accountable to the Perinatal Services Director or his/her designee. Responsibilities Conducts complete assessment for each patient following established guidelines/protocols to ensure and provide comprehensive patient care. Demonstrates ability to assess mothers and infants. Develops plan of care, based upon assessment, or the individualized bio-psychosocial needs of assigned patients, incorporating the medical treatment plan and the nursing diagnosis. Implements the plan of care in accordance with Hi-Desert Medical Center’s standards of care, policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing and medical interventions and demonstrates ability to change intervention strategies when expected outcomes are not met. Documents care in a concise, accurate, legible, and timely manner, which reflects the extent of care given and responses to therapies. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Communicates appropriate information in an accurate and timely manner. Utilizes a broad knowledge base to examine patient’s needs and anticipate potential patient care problems. Demonstrates appropriate priority setting and decision-making. Familiar with and able to implement all department specific protocols, procedures, and standards of care as detailed in Department Manual. Assess patient learning needs and incorporates educational goals into the plan of care. Able to use all department equipment correctly and safely. Maintains a clean and safe environment at all times to facilitate efficient patient care. Assumes responsibility for own professional practice. Pursues growth opportunities. Participates in nursing seminars, committees, in-services, and department meetings. Demonstrates ability to positively influence others’ behavior by serving as a role model and continually striving to upgrade standards. Assumes charge nurse duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education/Certification Bachelors of Science or Associate’s Degree graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred Experience 1 year Labor and Delivery experience to include transition of the newborn Required Current CA RN license CPR ACLS within 30 days of hire NRP within 30 days of hire Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (for experienced L&D RN) Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring (required within 90 days of hire for RN without experience) APS (GNOSIS) Personal Proficiency Module and specific areas of weakness identified on APS within three months of hire.

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Organization Description Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Tenet Healthcare