Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Murrieta, CA
VeeAR Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Shift Notes: NIGHTS - 12HR: 7pm-7am ( Rotation Schedule: 6 wks self scheduling)
Weekend Requirements: 5-6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks schedule
On Call Requirements: No

Job Description:

17 LDR, 14 PP, AWHONN, BLS, ACLS, NRP Required, 180 Births a month, Must Circulate and Recover, Scrubbing is desired.
Perform patient assessment according to hospital/unit policy. Performs initial assessment appropriate to the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age, development level, and cultural and religious orientation in a timely manner.
Performs completely and accurately including, but not limited to, physical (i.e. assessment for pain, skin breakdown, risk for falls), psychological (i.e. cognitive and communicative skills or development), social status and other patient needs.
Identifies and prioritizes the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, desire for care and responses to any previous care. Initiates discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate. Develops a Patient Plan of Care that: Is individualized for each patient based on assessment of needs that include input from the patient, family and other multi-disciplinary health care team members.
Includes plan for discharge/transfer. Identifies specific nursing diagnosis is relevant to assessment findings. Identifies interventions, for each nursing diagnosis, specific to identified patient needs.
Performs interventions identified for each nursing diagnosis on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate patient care needs to all members of the multidisciplinary health care team.Conducts patient/family education that Is appropriate to the patient’s age, learning needs, level of understanding and readiness to learn. Includes the family/significant others when appropriate.
Documents nursing intervention and patient teaching on designated forms. Evaluates and documents the patient’s response to the Plan of Care and to interventions.
Revises and updates the Plan of Care as evidenced by documentation. Documents patient’s response to teaching on designated form.
Accountable for own conduct and independent decisions made in the course of job performance. Participates in unit activities designed for improvement of services.
Acts as preceptor for new health care team members and student nurses when asked. Effectively delegates tasks to appropriate health care team members.
Provides input for policy/procedure development. Demonstrates sound judgment and effective decision-making in following the nursing process.
Triages/prioritizes multiple patient interventions. Changes priorities based on new assessment data. Identifies supplies, equipment, and additional personnel necessary to complete a given assignment.
Analyzes data collected, weighs alternatives, and acts appropriately. Facilitates systems/processes in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient/family outcomes.

Experience Preferences: (in addition to the required 2 yrs)
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced AWHONN

Unit: L&D - RC