RN – OB – Full Time/Nights – Saint John’s Hospital and Health Center – Santa Monica, CA

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Job Description Department: 43711 Obstetrical Acute The Registered Nurse effectively maintains the Standards of Practice and Care. Utilizing the nursing process, provides nursing care based on recognized professional and legal standards of practice and promotes collaboration with physicians and other disciplines. Major Duties: Meets organizational expectations as defined by the Employee Standards of Performance, hospital and department policies and procedures, and the hospital’s strategic goals. Verbalizes a clear understanding of continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction measures and actively participates in improvement initiatives. Assesses/reassess patient’s condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician’s diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers. Documents all aspects of patient care and maintains patient records, in a timely manner. Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures including pre/post hospital care as appropriate. Delegates responsibility to appropriate personnel, as well as, accepts delegated responsibility for function such as, but not limited to, charge nurse for unit activities on assigned shift. Assists in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, reassigned nurses, student nurses, patient care assistants, and faculty; serves as a preceptor when requested and submits appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Responds to internal/external disaster as directed. Consistently provides for the continuum of care through communication with all disciplines. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the organization. One year experience in the clinical area of application. Qualifications One year experience in the clinical area of application. Current knowledge of the nursing role and scope of practice as defined by the State of Ca Nurse Practice Act and the CA Board of Nursing. Current knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Knowledge of current trends and demonstration of standards of care in assigned unit. Successful completion of mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/competencies. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Proficient in P.C. software applications including, Microsoft Word, Outlook, order entry etc. Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate work. Ability to work effectively with many people at various levels of the organization Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and appropriately prioritize. Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external customers, including, but not limited to, patients, co-workers, management, physicians, and visitors. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance to hospital policy. CA RN license Lactation educator certificate preferred or must obtain within 12 months of hire Preferred: Special Instructions Req. ID: 5975 Apply WorkingNurse.com - 37 minutes ago - save job - block