LDRP Registered Nurse
Moses Lake, Washington
Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LDRP - Days)

Location

• Moses Lake, Washington

Employment Type

• Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Hours per week: 36

Position Summary

• Function as both caregiver and care manager.
• Responsible for patient care using the Nursing Process.
• Direct and oversee other caregivers through delegation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of patient care outcomes.
• Make sound judgments and decisions related to patient care.
• May function as Charge Nurse, including delegation, patient assignment, admissions, discharges, transfers, staff coverage coordination, and problem-solving.

Core Values & Behavioral Standards

• Active listening and clear communication.
• Nurture professional and patient relationships with honesty, patience, and respect.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Professionalism and accountability in all interactions.

Essential Functions

• Perform patient assessments focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Implement care plans consistently and skillfully.
• Identify and address patient learning needs.
• Document patient care accurately in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Delegate patient care activities appropriately and supervise assigned coworkers.
• Organize and prioritize tasks using critical thinking.
• Adhere to safety protocols including infection control, equipment use, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Work Environment

• Collaborate closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians.
• Report to nursing leadership and supervisory staff.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP).
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles.

Certifications

• AWHONN certification.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs and perform CPR.
• Manual dexterity to manage multiple equipment and invasive lines.
• Physical strength to assist with patient handling (lifting/pushing/pulling 60 to 300 pounds with assistance).
• Visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation.
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress situations for 8 to 12 hours.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• Up to 24 hours of on-call availability per month at no additional cost during the assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a contract role in a family birthing center environment with opportunities to lead and manage patient care.