Nursing - L&D

L&D Position in Hermiston, Oregon

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a L&D for a temporary assignment in Hermiston, Oregon. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a L&D:

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Family Birth Center setting
• Communicate with Physicians, Nurse Manager, and Co-workers about changes in patient clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment
• Initiate the computerized Plan of Care on admission
• Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control, and planning of patient care activities
• Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
• Work independently as needed
• Recognize and uphold patient confidentiality rights and responsibilities
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background
• Incorporate guest relations into daily activities
• Provide care addressing the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position
• Float to other departments where qualified to perform patient care as needed
• Maintain current RN license in the State of Oregon
• Obtain ACLS and NRP certification within 6 months of hire
• Obtain EFM certification once trained in Labor and Delivery
• Complete CRASE training if travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits for a L&D:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.