RN - Labor & Delivery

* Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required

* Three years L&D RN experience within the last 10 years required

* Labor & Delivery or postpartum acute care CNA experience, 30 CEUs in perinatal nursing within the last year, 200 hours perinatal clinical experience within the last two years and/or a formal perinatal training program within the last two years may substitute for some of all of this requirement OR (for RN Residents) successful completion of an approved training course/orientation and standard competencies within six months of hire.

* Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Credentials

* Required:

State of Oregon nursing license

* Required Upon Hire:
Basic Life Support

* Required within 6 months of hire: ACLS, NRP and AWHONN EFM

Skills

* Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs (Required)

* See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)

* Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)

* Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)

* Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Labor & Delivery - Labor & Delivery:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.

* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months.

* Electronic Fetal Monitoring AWHONN (EFM) required within 6 months.

Working Conditions

Lifting

* Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

* Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

* Push/Pull:
Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

* Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

* Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

* Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

* Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

* Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

* Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

* Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

* Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.