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Adventist Health · 8 hours ago

RN II-L&D (Mandatory Call) (CNA)

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to the community since 1959, featuring a 162-bed acute care facility. The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for planning and providing nursing care during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including managing emergencies and supervising ancillary personnel.

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Responsibilities

Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of pt which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan

Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies incl but not limited to: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia

During L&D is competent to assess fetal and maternal well being, assess amniotic fluid status, assess vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities. Effectively manages pain control in the laboring patient. Supports and implements alternative pain control when appropriate

Is competent to assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal & maternal status during catheter placement and after medication administration. Educates pt/families in all stages of perinatal and post partum period and utilizes methods appropriate to age, condition, culture & learning readiness

Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety and quality control checks (ie. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, TO/VO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC

Performs other job-related duties as assigned