Desert Care Network
Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics
Desert Care Network, Joshua Tree, California, United States, 92252
Hi‑Desert Medical Center – Job Description
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Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well‑being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.
Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
Our Impact Today Today, we are a leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses – our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare‑focused revenue cycle management and value‑based care solutions.
Primary Duties
Conduct 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.
Participates in quality improvement teams/activities. Expected to offer suggestions regarding improvement in hospital systems and patient care delivery.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Position Summary 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.
Shift Nights
Physical Demands
Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
Must be able to frequently bend and squat.
Must be able to grasp with both hands and demonstrate fine manipulation maneuvers.
Must be able to distinguish smells and temperatures.
Must have normal or corrected eyesight. Must be able to read fine figures, thermometers, charts, and measuring devices.
Must be able to hear normal and soft tones.
Must be able to write English legibly and clearly communicate English verbally.
Must be able to follow directions, have reasonable decision‑making skills, demonstrate patience, express a positive demeanor, and utilize prudent judgment.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
Working Conditions
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
Requires judgment/action which could result in death of patient
Minimum Education/Certification
Bachelor 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.
Preferred
RNC Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics or
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Membership in AWHONN
Vaccination Requirement Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Associate
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices
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Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well‑being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.
Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
Our Impact Today Today, we are a leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses – our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare‑focused revenue cycle management and value‑based care solutions.
Primary Duties
Conduct 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.
Participates in quality improvement teams/activities. Expected to offer suggestions regarding improvement in hospital systems and patient care delivery.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Position Summary 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.
Shift Nights
Physical Demands
Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
Must be able to frequently bend and squat.
Must be able to grasp with both hands and demonstrate fine manipulation maneuvers.
Must be able to distinguish smells and temperatures.
Must have normal or corrected eyesight. Must be able to read fine figures, thermometers, charts, and measuring devices.
Must be able to hear normal and soft tones.
Must be able to write English legibly and clearly communicate English verbally.
Must be able to follow directions, have reasonable decision‑making skills, demonstrate patience, express a positive demeanor, and utilize prudent judgment.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
Working Conditions
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
Requires judgment/action which could result in death of patient
Minimum Education/Certification
Bachelor 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.
Preferred
RNC Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics or
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Membership in AWHONN
Vaccination Requirement Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Associate
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices
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