Lead Registered Nurse; RN - Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery Lead for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

$25,000 hiring incentive available to those who qualify! Hiring incentive may be paid out in increments.

The estimated base pay for this position is $53.61 to $80.34. 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.

Differential detail:

• Evening Shift: $1.50/hour
• Night Shift: $6.00/hour

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:

RN, Nurse Lead, Labor & Delivery

The RN, Nurse Lead, Labor & Delivery provides unit-based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive cost effective, professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

Assesses and takes steps to improve quality of patient experience.

Job Requirements:

RN, Nurse Lead, Labor & Delivery

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Required
• Master's Degree:
  Preferred
• Five years' technical experience:
  Preferred
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills:
  Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Preferred
• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification:
  Preferred

Facility Specific License/

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification:
  Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS:
  Required

Essential Functions:

RN, Nurse Lead, Labor & Delivery

• Provides unit-based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services. Supervises and directs unit personnel. Initiates and coordinates individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and/or families to initiate and revise care plans for optimal, individualized patient care. Directs and monitors personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work.
  
  Participates in patient care as needed.
• Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs. Makes rounds to have an overview of patient care needs and to introduce self to patient and families. Solicits feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns. Provides interventions and/or develops systems to address the care of patients throughout the continuum of care.
  
  Develops strategies with Nurse Manager/Director to improve customer satisfaction for patients, families, and physicians. Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed. Recommends policy/procedure changes based upon the standards, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director.
• Ensures compliance with Patient Safety Goals as identified by The Joint Commission, hospital policy, Quality Measures, and Patient Safety initiatives through unit management and participation in hospital Performance Improvement (PI) Teams. Works closely with the clinical team members to implement systems/programs or staff development activities to facilitate staff members' ability to meet patient/family/physician needs. Provides ongoing assessment of department operations and patient care processes for opportunities to improve.
  
  Facilitates data collection by staff members and participates in unit quality activities to improve care.
• Assesses the staffing requirements of the unit on an ongoing basis. Manages the number of assigned personnel based on determination of patient acuity and needs, and available skills. Assigns staff to particular patients and patient care activities according to independent professional and supervisory…