Common Spirit Health
Nurse Labor and Delivery
Gilbert, Arizona Mercy Gilbert Medical Center At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness. Employment Type: Full Time Department: Labor And Delivery Services Hours/Pay Period: 72 The posted compensation range of $35.00 - $58.63 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Responsibilities As a nurse in this department, you will have varying roles and responsibilities. You may work in Obstetrics - triaging patients or perform screening exams on walk-ins or you may guide patients through a routine induction and delivery. You're busy monitoring the mother's dilation progress while also keeping close watch on the baby's fetal heart rate. You'll be coaching mom as the baby is delivered and providing updates and support to the patient's partner and loved ones. To thrive in this role, you'll need to appreciate that routine is never routine. We have some wonderful days in this department and get to be with people through huge milestones in their lives. We also have some hard days and are with people as they grieve. You must be sensitive and understanding to different circumstances. Above all else, you must remain calm in an emergency. A patient's status can change quickly and it's never good for the patient or family to see the nurse in a panic. You're calm. You're in control. You're handling the situation. Responsibilities Triage walk-ins to determine if a patient is in labor, water is broken, false alarm, etc Support pregnant patients in labor including induction, epidural assistance (if needed), general pain management and fetal monitoring Assist and circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections, tubal ligation, cerclage and emergency procedures Educate patients on various interventions or procedures - medications (name and purpose), exams, and labor stages Assess newborn and provide care. Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family Qualifications Minimum: One (1) year Labor and Delivery experience preferred Education: ADN, Diploma, or Foreign Equivalent BSN preferred Licensure: AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State. Current BLS Card (American Heart Association Only), Current ACLS Card (or within 6 months of hire), NRP certification within 6 months of hire. Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a "golden thread" of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Gardenwith it's intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountainsyou're reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you. Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area's East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Living in Phoenix's relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.
Gilbert, Arizona Mercy Gilbert Medical Center At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness. Employment Type: Full Time Department: Labor And Delivery Services Hours/Pay Period: 72 The posted compensation range of $35.00 - $58.63 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Responsibilities As a nurse in this department, you will have varying roles and responsibilities. You may work in Obstetrics - triaging patients or perform screening exams on walk-ins or you may guide patients through a routine induction and delivery. You're busy monitoring the mother's dilation progress while also keeping close watch on the baby's fetal heart rate. You'll be coaching mom as the baby is delivered and providing updates and support to the patient's partner and loved ones. To thrive in this role, you'll need to appreciate that routine is never routine. We have some wonderful days in this department and get to be with people through huge milestones in their lives. We also have some hard days and are with people as they grieve. You must be sensitive and understanding to different circumstances. Above all else, you must remain calm in an emergency. A patient's status can change quickly and it's never good for the patient or family to see the nurse in a panic. You're calm. You're in control. You're handling the situation. Responsibilities Triage walk-ins to determine if a patient is in labor, water is broken, false alarm, etc Support pregnant patients in labor including induction, epidural assistance (if needed), general pain management and fetal monitoring Assist and circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections, tubal ligation, cerclage and emergency procedures Educate patients on various interventions or procedures - medications (name and purpose), exams, and labor stages Assess newborn and provide care. Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family Qualifications Minimum: One (1) year Labor and Delivery experience preferred Education: ADN, Diploma, or Foreign Equivalent BSN preferred Licensure: AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State. Current BLS Card (American Heart Association Only), Current ACLS Card (or within 6 months of hire), NRP certification within 6 months of hire. Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a "golden thread" of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Gardenwith it's intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountainsyou're reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you. Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area's East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Living in Phoenix's relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.