Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

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<body><h3>RN Cath Lab IR Full Time Days</h3> POSITION SUMMARY The Cardiac Cath lab/Interventional Radiology Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to Cardio Pulmonary Services with a dotted line to Acute Care Nursing. The Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Nurse has10 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This specialized nurse will primarily support Cardiology and Interventional Radiology, but also many clinical departments for conscious sedation procedures for patients with the ASA1 and ASA2 medical determination throughout the hospital (Peri-OP, Nursing, and Endoscopy) and cardiac monitoring, when required (Lexiscan procedures, CT and MRI testing). This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ol><li> The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. </li><li> Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care. </li><li> Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions. </li><li> Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. </li><li> The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients. </li><li> The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations. </li><li> Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. </li><li> Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery. </li><li> Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety </li><li> Recognizes and provides age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. </li><li> Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between and among nurses, physicians, and other members of the health team to meet the specific care needs of patients. </li><li> Collects and analyses the patient data to regulate and ensure fluid and electrolyte balance as well as airway patency and adequate gas exchange. Intervenes appropriately to correct imbalances. </li><li> Assists with intubation and maintains ventilated patient during procedure. </li><li> Understands pathophysiology related to a patient with imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired cardiac function, as well as patients experiencing arrhythmias, both atrial and ventricular. </li><li> Assesses and intervenes based on patients signs and symptoms, correlated diagnostic test results. </li><li> Administers medications, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications, safely and understands indications and expected outcomes. </li><li> Understands indications for procedural interventions and how these alter patient pathophysiology, including application and use of pacemakers (external, transcutaneous and permanent) when applicable, thus changing patient plan or care. </li><li> Interprets diagnostic information obtained during procedures and communicates/assesses/intervenes appropriately, ie: Information from hemodynamic parameters, pressure wires, EKG interpretation. </li><li> Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognizes possible complications. </li><li> Manages coagulation of patient accurately, pre, intra and post procedure. </li><li> Assists with a variety of procedures, both Cardiac and Interventional Radiology related. </li><li> Exhibits knowledge of indication and sets up equipment for procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization &amp; Interventional Radiology Suite. </li><li> Troubleshoots diagnostic equipment, i.e. hemodynamic monitoring equipment, EKG equipment, pacers, etc. </li><li> Re-establishes and maintains hemodynamic stability in patients experiencing hypovolemic, septic or cardiogenic shock. </li><li> Admits and recovers patients according to policy and procedure. </li><li> Removes arterial line and/or femoral or radial sheath post procedure per order. </li><li> Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. </li><li> Works with other nursing and clinical departments during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary communication between departments (Nursing, Cardiology, Radiology, Peri-Op, etc). </li><li> Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care. </li><li> Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC. </li><li> Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff as needed during a patient assignment. </li><li> Demonstrates ability to work alone and with team members, is technically inclined related to monitoring and transfusion devices, and can perform under pressure with very ill patients. </li><li> Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff. </li><li> Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals. </li><li> Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan when requested and completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Department of Quality and Licensing. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ol> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li> Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related Bachelor of Healthcare degree. Candidates with ASN, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent and two (2) years of Cath Lab/IR experience will be considered in lieu of degree. </li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li> Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Telemetry or Critical Care (ICU, PACU, ER) nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice. </li><li> Minimum of six (6) months Cardiac Cath Lab experience. </li><li> Current California Registered Nursing license </li><li> BCLS and ACLS certification required </li><li> Certification in CRN or CCRN preferred </li><li> Adult moderate sedation class required within 30 days of hire and maintained every 2 years </li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li> Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) </li><li> Basic computer skills </li><li> Electronic Medical Record experience preferred </li></ul> #LI-MM1</body>

RN Cath Lab IR Full Time DaysPOSITION SUMMARY The Cardiac Cath lab/Interventional Radiology Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to Cardio Pulmonary Services with a dotted line to Acute Care Nursing. The Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Nurse has10 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This specialized nurse will primarily support Cardiology and Interventional Radiology, but also many clinical departments for conscious sedation procedures for patients with the ASA1 and ASA2 medical determination throughout the hospital (Peri-OP, Nursing, and Endoscopy) and cardiac monitoring, when required (Lexiscan procedures, CT and MRI testing). This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations. Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery. Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety Recognizes and provides age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between and among nurses, physicians, and other members of the health team to meet the specific care needs of patients. Collects and analyses the patient data to regulate and ensure fluid and electrolyte balance as well as airway patency and adequate gas exchange. Intervenes appropriately to correct imbalances. Assists with intubation and maintains ventilated patient during procedure. Understands pathophysiology related to a patient with imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired cardiac function, as well as patients experiencing arrhythmias, both atrial and ventricular. Assesses and intervenes based on patients signs and symptoms, correlated diagnostic test results. Administers medications, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications, safely and understands indications and expected outcomes. Understands indications for procedural interventions and how these alter patient pathophysiology, including application and use of pacemakers (external, transcutaneous and permanent) when applicable, thus changing patient plan or care. Interprets diagnostic information obtained during procedures and communicates/assesses/intervenes appropriately, ie: Information from hemodynamic parameters, pressure wires, EKG interpretation. Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognizes possible complications. Manages coagulation of patient accurately, pre, intra and post procedure. Assists with a variety of procedures, both Cardiac and Interventional Radiology related. Exhibits knowledge of indication and sets up equipment for procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization &amp; Interventional Radiology Suite. Troubleshoots diagnostic equipment, i.e. hemodynamic monitoring equipment, EKG equipment, pacers, etc. Re-establishes and maintains hemodynamic stability in patients experiencing hypovolemic, septic or cardiogenic shock. Admits and recovers patients according to policy and procedure. Removes arterial line and/or femoral or radial sheath post procedure per order. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Works with other nursing and clinical departments during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary communication between departments (Nursing, Cardiology, Radiology, Peri-Op, etc). Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC. Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff as needed during a patient assignment. Demonstrates ability to work alone and with team members, is technically inclined related to monitoring and transfusion devices, and can perform under pressure with very ill patients. Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan when requested and completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Department of Quality and Licensing. Other duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related Bachelor of Healthcare degree. Candidates with ASN, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent and two (2) years of Cath Lab/IR experience will be considered in lieu of degree. B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Telemetry or Critical Care (ICU, PACU, ER) nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice. Minimum of six (6) months Cardiac Cath Lab experience. Current California Registered Nursing license BCLS and ACLS certification required Certification in CRN or CCRN preferred Adult moderate sedation class required within 30 days of hire and maintained every 2 years C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Electronic Medical Record experience preferred #LI-MM1

<body><h3>Clinical Information Systems Educator RN - Full Time</h3> POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Information Systems Educator (CIS-E) will actively contribute to an innovative team dedicated to the optimal use of health information technology (HIT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This position is key to ensuring clinical users' readiness and confidence when using the electronic health record (EHR) and other HIT systems. The CIS-E will be responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of the EHR and other HIT technologies and training staff members, new-hire orientees, and providers on the use of these technologies and related policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to explain technology to diverse end-users and ensure they are able to use the applications and functionality effectively to accomplish their work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ol><li>Develop and maintain new hire EHR orientation program, and associated curricula, for the entire organization</li><li>Provide direct educational support for providers and staff team members</li><li>Maintain the on-line (internet based) training site to ensure accurate training data is available at all times</li><li>Collaborate with clinical leadership and providers on input for training and training materials</li><li>Validate training content and effectiveness by observing employees using new skills on the job</li><li>Evaluate the results of end-user assessments and observations to review and revise training as needed</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to provide innovative teaching and service approaches that adjust to the needs of the end-user and the organization</li><li>Deliver and/or coordinate ongoing education based on the learning needs assessment of the end-user</li><li>Knowledgeable of the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Care, Competence, Communication and Commitment.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ol> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with experience in a healthcare environment preferred. </li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li>Proficient Cerner Millennium user</li><li>Experience in training clinical staff</li><li>Current California Nursing License preferred</li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li>Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish)</li><li>Basic computer skills</li><li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS)</li></ul> #LI-AJ1</body>

Clinical Information Systems Educator RN - Full TimePOSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Information Systems Educator (CIS-E) will actively contribute to an innovative team dedicated to the optimal use of health information technology (HIT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This position is key to ensuring clinical users' readiness and confidence when using the electronic health record (EHR) and other HIT systems. The CIS-E will be responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of the EHR and other HIT technologies and training staff members, new-hire orientees, and providers on the use of these technologies and related policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to explain technology to diverse end-users and ensure they are able to use the applications and functionality effectively to accomplish their work.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain new hire EHR orientation program, and associated curricula, for the entire organizationProvide direct educational support for providers and staff team membersMaintain the on-line (internet based) training site to ensure accurate training data is available at all timesCollaborate with clinical leadership and providers on input for training and training materialsValidate training content and effectiveness by observing employees using new skills on the jobEvaluate the results of end-user assessments and observations to review and revise training as neededDemonstrate the ability to provide innovative teaching and service approaches that adjust to the needs of the end-user and the organizationDeliver and/or coordinate ongoing education based on the learning needs assessment of the end-userKnowledgeable of the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Care, Competence, Communication and Commitment.Other duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTS A. EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited college with experience in a healthcare environment preferred. B. Qualifications/ExperienceProficient Cerner Millennium userExperience in training clinical staffCurrent California Nursing License preferredC. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual language skills preferred (Spanish)Basic computer skillsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)#LI-AJ1

<body><h3>RN Labor Deliver Part Time Day</h3> POSITION SUMMARY The Labor, Delivery, Recovery &amp; Postpartum (LDRP) Clinical Registered Nurse is able to consistently transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in applying the nursing process and is responsible for helping people cope with difficulties in daily living that are associated with their actual or potential health or illness problems or the treatment thereof, and that require a substantial amount of scientific knowledge or technical skill. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor (CUS) of Perinatal Services, the LDRP Clinical Registered Nurse has 12 hour accountability for the delivery of patient care to a defined group of patients according to the age, population, and social needs of the patient and family. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare (MLKCH), and it is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with MLKCH's Core Values. The employee shall support MLKCH's strategic plan and the goals of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ol><li> Demonstrates and maintains the competencies, qualifications, attitudes, behaviors, and skills required of the LDRP Clinical Registered Nurse. </li><li> Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration during all interactions. </li><li> Carries out directives from the CUS, Nurse Manager and Senior Director per the chain of command. </li><li> Maintains understanding of perinatal evidence-based practices, new knowledge, and follows MLKCH policies and procedures. </li><li> Attends and assists with the laboring patients, cesarean births and vaginal births; immediate care of the newborn, mother assessments and infant assessments and care. </li><li> Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respects the patient's rights as an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. </li><li> Utilizes SBAR communications in all emergencies, endorsements of care, and routine bedside hand-off reports. </li><li> Recognizes, evaluates, responds, and communicates appropriately during maternal, neonatal emergencies, and/or unusual situations and maintains current position competencies, requirements and qualifications. </li><li> Adheres to the standards set forth in the Baby-Friendly model of care. </li><li> Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, education, discharge, and follows unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. </li><li> Formulates a nursing diagnosis through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior, and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others, including the health team. </li><li> Formulates a care plan, in collaboration with the client, which ensures that direct and indirect nursing care services provide for the client's safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection, and for disease prevention and restorative measures. </li><li> Performs skills essential to the kind of nursing action to be taken, explains the health treatment to the client and family and teaches the client and family how to care for the client's health needs. Provides direct and indirect patient care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents, necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative regimen ordered by and within the scope of licensure of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or clinical psychologist. </li><li> Delegates tasks to subordinates based on the legal scopes of practice of the subordinates and on the preparation and capability needed in the tasks to be delegated, and effectively supervises nursing care being given by subordinates. </li><li> Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment and through communication with the client and the health team members, and modifies the plan as needed. </li><li> Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior, or general physical condition, and determination of whether the signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, or general appearance exhibit abnormal characteristics, and implementation, based on observed abnormalities, of appropriate reporting, or referral, or standardized procedures, or changes in treatment regimen in accordance with standardized procedures, or the initiation of emergency procedures. </li><li> Acts as the client's advocate, as circumstances require by initiating action to improve health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the client, and by giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about health care before it is provided. </li><li> Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ol> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li> Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing (individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 5 years of their hire date) </li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li> Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; </li><li> Nursery and/or NICU experience preferred. </li><li> Current California Nursing license </li><li> Certification in related nursing specialty preferred. </li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li> Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) </li><li> Basic computer skills </li><li> Current Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) </li><li> Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) </li></ul> #LI-MM1</body>

RN Labor Deliver Part Time Day POSITION SUMMARY The Labor, Delivery, Recovery &amp; Postpartum (LDRP) Clinical Registered Nurse is able to consistently transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in applying the nursing process and is responsible for helping people cope with difficulties in daily living that are associated with their actual or potential health or illness problems or the treatment thereof, and that require a substantial amount of scientific knowledge or technical skill. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor (CUS) of Perinatal Services, the LDRP Clinical Registered Nurse has 12 hour accountability for the delivery of patient care to a defined group of patients according to the age, population, and social needs of the patient and family. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare (MLKCH), and it is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with MLKCH's Core Values. The employee shall support MLKCH's strategic plan and the goals of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates and maintains the competencies, qualifications, attitudes, behaviors, and skills required of the LDRP Clinical Registered Nurse. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration during all interactions. Carries out directives from the CUS, Nurse Manager and Senior Director per the chain of command. Maintains understanding of perinatal evidence-based practices, new knowledge, and follows MLKCH policies and procedures. Attends and assists with the laboring patients, cesarean births and vaginal births; immediate care of the newborn, mother assessments and infant assessments and care. Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respects the patient's rights as an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Utilizes SBAR communications in all emergencies, endorsements of care, and routine bedside hand-off reports. Recognizes, evaluates, responds, and communicates appropriately during maternal, neonatal emergencies, and/or unusual situations and maintains current position competencies, requirements and qualifications. Adheres to the standards set forth in the Baby-Friendly model of care. Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, education, discharge, and follows unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Formulates a nursing diagnosis through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior, and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others, including the health team. Formulates a care plan, in collaboration with the client, which ensures that direct and indirect nursing care services provide for the client's safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection, and for disease prevention and restorative measures. Performs skills essential to the kind of nursing action to be taken, explains the health treatment to the client and family and teaches the client and family how to care for the client's health needs. Provides direct and indirect patient care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents, necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative regimen ordered by and within the scope of licensure of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or clinical psychologist. Delegates tasks to subordinates based on the legal scopes of practice of the subordinates and on the preparation and capability needed in the tasks to be delegated, and effectively supervises nursing care being given by subordinates. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment and through communication with the client and the health team members, and modifies the plan as needed. Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior, or general physical condition, and determination of whether the signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, or general appearance exhibit abnormal characteristics, and implementation, based on observed abnormalities, of appropriate reporting, or referral, or standardized procedures, or changes in treatment regimen in accordance with standardized procedures, or the initiation of emergency procedures. Acts as the client's advocate, as circumstances require by initiating action to improve health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the client, and by giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about health care before it is provided. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing (individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 5 years of their hire date) B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; Nursery and/or NICU experience preferred. Current California Nursing license Certification in related nursing specialty preferred. C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) #LI-MM1

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