Labor and Delivery RN
Moses Lake, Washington
Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: LDRP - Days (Nursing)

Location: Moses Lake, Washington
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Function as both caregiver and care manager for a group of patients.
• Implement the Nursing Process and oversee other caregivers through delegation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of patient care outcomes.
• Make sound judgment decisions related to patient care services.

Essential Functions

• Perform patient assessments focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Implement care according to established procedures, policies, and care plans.
• Identify patient learning needs and provide patient teaching.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records or paper charts.
• Delegate patient care activities and supervise assigned coworkers effectively.
• Organize and prioritize tasks using critical thinking skills.
• May function as Charge Nurse, including patient assignment delegation, coordinating staff coverage, and problem-solving.
• Maintain professional growth through continuing education and professional affiliations.
• Adhere to safety requirements including infection control, equipment use, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct self professionally and maintain appropriate appearance standards.

Work Environment

• Reports to Nursing Department Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and other supervisory staff.
• Works closely with patients, physicians, and other clinicians to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Washington State RN Licensure.

Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (HCP) Level of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire (AHA or equivalent).
• For Mother Baby Unit (MBU):

  • AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced certification required prior to end of orientation and renewed every 2 years.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
  • STABLE course completion within 6 months of orientation (optional), renewed every 2 years.
  • AWHONNs Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course (or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring) required within 3 months of L&D training and renewed every 2 years.
  • RN-C certification in specialty preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience preferred in specialty nursing departments.
• Experience as an acute care registered nurse preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills.
• Accountability and adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Crisis management skills.
• Competency in caring for patients across the age continuum.
• Competency with department-specific equipment.

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 pounds with assistance.
• Mental acuity for assessment and decision-making in acute care.
• Good eyesight for patient assessment and documentation.
• Emotional stability to handle high stress and fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with healthcare team, patients, and families.

Additional Information

• Up to 24 hours of call off available during the assignment at no cost to the facility.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.