RN III Obstetrics

Overview

St. John's Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at ~~~/StJohnsRegional.

Responsibilities

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Registered Nurse(CN III) in MIU is an RN with advanced skills and knowledge, who is an expert in antepartum, post-partum, neonatal, and gynecologic nursing, and is also capable of directing/coaching other MIU staff in the daily operations of the unit. The CN III facilitates the smooth operation of the nursing unit, acts as a mentor, preceptor, and resource for the Clinical Nurse I and II, as well as other staff members and provides advanced consultation to other units and hospital staff regarding complex OB-GYN patient care problems.

This position is represented by SEIU, Local 121RN, and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Three (3) to five (5) years current MIU experience required.

• BLS & NRP certifications

• Spanish speaking experience is preferred.

• Certification in fetal monitoring is required within one (1) year of employment.

• Evidence of lactation support education required within one (1) year of employment.

• Specialty certification in obstetric nursing is preferred.

Special Skills:

• Demonstrates average competency level 2.75 in core RN competencies and competency level 3.0 in the required MIU specialty competencies.

• Works independently within a decentralized nursing environment.

• Consistently maintains licensure, BLS, annual mandatory nursing reorientation, neonatal resuscitation certification, and evidence of bi-annual education in fetal monitor strip interpretation.

• Facilitates at least one unit education activity annually.

• Willingly and independently assumes the preceptor/mentor role for nurses in orientation, temporary staff and novice MIU nurses.

• Applies and documents the Nursing Process independently in complex patient situations.

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a caring compassionate attitude toward others.

• Models leadership through effectively assuming the role of relief charge nurse.

• Models appropriate delegation of patient care tasks to other team members based on scope of practice and demonstrated competency, supervising the care provided.

• Applies the PDCA model of continuous quality improvement to a patient care improvement project annually.

• Willingly chairs and/or actively participates in at least one unit team, task force or committee annually.

• Organizes and prioritizes work efficiently.

• Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral English language skills and objective active listening skills.

• Promotes the smooth function of the unit by supporting change and patient care improvement projects.

• Achieves positive results for the organization with and through people, utilizing creative and innovative solutions and problem-solving.

Pay Range

$49.45 - $70.39 / hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.