RN II-L&D; Mandatory Call; CNA Nights

RN II-L&D (Mandatory Call) (CNA), Full Time, Nights

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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 its natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for its 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.

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. Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

Education and

Work Experience:

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

• Current RN license in state of practice:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Required
• Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS:
  Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification:
  Required
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course:
  Required

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

• Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of patient which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal‑oriented care plan for each patient 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 patient/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.

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.

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Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Entry level

Full‑time

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