Clinical Nurse II Labor and Delivery - Tri-City Medical Center - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9

The Role

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level plays a crucial role in the Women and Newborn Services team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient-specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribute to the progression of patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices in Labor and Delivery care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR Associate's Degree in Nursing Nursing (ADN) with five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Labor and Delivery Unit in lieu of BSN.
• Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or equivalent setting.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - REQUIRED
• AHA ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - REQUIRED
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate - REQUIRED
• Current STABLE certification, preferred.
• Current Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or other approved course), required.

Qualifications

• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) - National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties - PREFERRED

Skills

• Proficient in operating advanced labor & delivery related equipment and technology.
• Proficient in circulating and scrubbing (preferred) obstetrics surgical cases, as well as the recovery of post-operative obstetrics patients.
• Understanding in managing Procedural sterile fields and ensuring adherence to procedural protocols.
• Proficient in the Newborn Transition Role.
• Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.
• Effective verbal and written communication with the Labor & Delivery team, patients, and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.