Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Registered Nurse 2 – Labor and Delivery

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent is required.
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Two years of Labor and Delivery experience are required.
A current registered nurse license in the state of practice is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
An Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course is required.
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification is required.
AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certification is required.
Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification is required.
Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide nursing care to patients and their families during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations and circulating for C-sections.
Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice.
Perform physical and psychosocial patient assessments that demonstrate knowledge and consideration of age, cultural differences, and support for fetal demise; initiate a multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plan with the healthcare team and provide care based on that plan.
Use appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies, including crash C-section, precipitous delivery, and shoulder dystocia.
Assess fetal and maternal well-being, amniotic fluid status, and vaginal bleeding during Labor and Delivery; recognize and manage abnormalities; effectively manage pain control and implement alternative pain control when appropriate.
Assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal and maternal status during placement and after medication administration.
Educate patients and families throughout the perinatal and postpartum periods using methods appropriate to age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.
Complete legible, accurate, and timely documentation of nursing care, including evaluation of patient responses to medications, treatments, and procedures.
Perform unit-specific safety and quality control checks, including shift and 24-hour physician order checks, telephone/verbal order read-backs, crash cart checks, and urine quality control.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for the planning and provision of nursing care to patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations and circulating for C-Sections. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
Two years experience of Labor & Delivery: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Current RN license in state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course: Required
Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required

Department Specific License/Certifications:

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Required

Essential Functions:

Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of pt which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan.
Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies incl but not limited to: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia.
During L&D is competent to assess fetal and maternal well being, assess amniotic fluid status, assess vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities. Effectively manages pain control in the laboring patient. Supports and implements alternative pain control when appropriate.
Is competent to assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal & maternal status during catheter placement and after medication administration. Educates pt/families in all stages of perinatal and post partum period and utilizes methods appropriate to age, condition, culture & learning readiness.
Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety and quality control checks (ie. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, TO/VO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $52.17 to $83.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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