Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Perinatal

Job Shift: Days    

Job Type: Per Diem

Hours: 

The clinical nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. The clinical nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family and/or significant other to attain optimal health. The clinical nurse is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

· Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.

· Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.

· Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

· Adheres to policies and procedures in MFMC.

· Consistently demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on the assigned unit.

· Acts as a liaison between patient, physicians, family/significant other and other health disciplines.

· Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations

· Consistently performs proficiently on nursing unit. Including but not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit. Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff ability and availability.

· Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to patient. = 1-2 med. errors 1 = 3 or more med. errors (severity of incident will be considered)

· Consistently recognizes, evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.

· Consistently recognizes variances of diagnostic tests, vital signs and assessments. Notifies the physician in time appropriate to the variance.

· Functions as a triage/phone nurse per physician guidelines.

· Supports changes in clinical practice as evidenced by the plan of care for the patient and subsequent documentation.

· Functions as a resource to co-workers. Acts as preceptor, and other duties as assigned.

· Ensures compliance with Departmental policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice

· Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.

· Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.

· Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with unlicensed assistive personnel, and float personnel.

· Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well being.

· Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.

· Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)

· Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately

· Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear

· Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.

· Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary

Qualifications

Required:

1 Year Lactation Experience Required**

· Graduate of accredited professional nursing program

· Associate’s Degree (G70AH/G70AK)

· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (G70AZ/G70AD)

· Current RN licensure in the State of California.

· Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times).

· Prior clinical experience is desired.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, and co-workers inter- and intra-departmentally.

· Possess active listening skills.

· Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing theory and practice.

· Compassionate, non-judgmental patient caregiver and advocate.

· Must be able to tolerate physically and mentally demanding work.

· Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safety.

· Completion of mandatory programs to meet TJC standards is a job requirement

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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!