RN L&D

Job Summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position in the Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit at our in-office location in Bakersfield, CA. The position is available for night shift work, including 36-hour/48-hour shifts, with a 13-week cycle. The role involves coordinating nursing care, supervising staff, and collaborating with other healthcare providers.

About the Role

The L&D unit at our facility is equipped with specialized equipment and performs a variety of procedures, including cesarean sections, D&C, hysterectomies, and vaginal repairs. The unit also supports the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Postpartum (PP) services.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care for patients according to established standards.
• Supervises and directs activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff.
• Collaborates with the team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Evaluates patient progress and adjusts care plans accordingly.
• Coordinates care with other healthcare providers.
• Provides learning opportunities for patients and their families.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegates tasks and coordinates duties among healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification.
• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification.
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification.

Qualifications

Essential functions include:

• Collects relevant data and analyzes it to determine diagnosis and care issues.
• Develops and implements care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Coordinates care delivery and promotes a safe environment.
• Evaluates patient progress and identifies new outcomes.
• Collaborates with the team to provide comprehensive care.
• Provides health information to patients and families.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and coordinates duties among healthcare team members.

Skills

Key skills include:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using the Pyxis medication system and Cerner electronic medical record (EMR).

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients, requiring all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.

Pay

Compensation details will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Night shift work, including 36-hour/48-hour shifts, with a 13-week cycle. Weekend coverage is required, with 6 weekends every 6 weeks, including 3 days and 1 day off.

Special Equipment Used on This Unit

• Fetalink
• Novii wireless monitoring
• Peanut balls
• Birthing balls
• Squat bar
• Labor beds and gurneys
• Level 1 blood transfuser
• Enseal
• Infant Giraffe warmers
• Bedside ultrasound machine
• 2 Surgical tables
• 2 anesthesia machines
• 3 PPH carts
• 2 Neptunes
• 1 MH cart

Special Procedures Performed on This Unit

• Cesarean Sections
• Occasionally D&C, hysterectomy, vaginal repair

Organizational Requirements

All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment, except for medical and religious exemptions.