LDRP RN
Moses Lake, Washington
Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)

Location

• Moses Lake, Washington

Employment Type

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

Position Summary

• Function as both caregiver and care manager for a group of patients.
• Implement the Nursing Process to provide patient care.
• Delegate, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate patient care outcomes.
• Make sound clinical decisions independently.
• May serve as Charge Nurse, including patient assignment delegation, coordinating admissions/discharges/transfers, and staff coverage.

Essential Functions

• Perform patient assessments focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Implement care according to policies, procedures, and care plans.
• Identify and address patient and family learning needs.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic or paper records.
• Delegate patient care activities 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 conduct and appearance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

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 of 3 years of Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) nursing experience.
• LDRP experience within the last year.
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles.
• Labor and Delivery experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs and perform manual dexterity tasks for 8-12 hours per shift.
• Physical strength to perform CPR and assist with lifting/pushing up to 300 lbs multiple times per shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient for patient assessment and documentation.
• Emotional stability to manage high-stress situations and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

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