Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Clearlake, California
Adventist Health Clear Lake

Registered Nurse - Women's Care Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clearlake, California
Facility: Adventist Health Clear Lake
Hospital System: Adventist Health West

Job Summary

• Night Shift: 1800 - 0630, 36 hours per week
• Focus on labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care (infants up to 28 days)
• Responsible for supervising and coordinating care with other disciplines
• Care for women from childbearing through geriatric years

Required Experience & Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• At least 1 year of labor and delivery experience
• Nursery experience (any level) and postpartum experience preferred
• Basic computer skills

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in California
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA required)
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification (must be obtained within 6 months of employment and renewed every 2 years)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months and renewed every 2 years
• Hospital conscious sedation certification required within 6 months and renewed every 2 years
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Familiarity with crash cart and emergency procedures

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, standing, talking, hearing, and repetitive hand motions
• Frequent patient transfers including lifting, pulling, pushing (must be able to lift 50 pounds)
• Frequent pushing of wheelchairs, gurneys, and beds
• Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Exposure to blood and body fluids (Category 1 exposure risk)
• Use of computer, telephone, printer, photocopier, and fax machine

Job Responsibilities

• Administer and control narcotics and medications
• Administer IV fluids per policy
• Provide age-appropriate care for infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Develop individualized care plans and prioritize nursing actions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of unit and patient care areas
• Provide patient and family education
• Lead and delegate tasks to other healthcare team members
• Handle emergency situations professionally and promptly
• Maintain all required competencies, licenses, and certifications on time

Compliance & Organizational Requirements

• Must comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality regulations
• Required vaccinations including measles, mumps, flu (seasonal), COVID-19 (with medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Background check covering last 7 years required
• Drug testing required within 30 days before start
• Physical exam required within 90 days of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 preferred) required; cannot be completed onsite at this facility
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Annual competency exams and certifications required (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, conscious sedation, etc.)
• Unit-specific skills checklist and clinical references verification required

Additional Notes

• This position provides labor, delivery, and recovery (LDR) services; OB triage included if performed by staff in this department
• Postpartum infant care and ambulatory birthing centers are excluded
• Adventist Health is committed to safety and requires all associates to meet vaccination and compliance standards
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

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