About this opportunity
Natividad Medical Group lists this Staff Nurse II – Labor & Delivery Per Diem opportunity in salinas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Natividad is currently seeking experienced Labor & Delivery Nurses to fill current per-diem positions.
Specific Skills
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING: Thorough knowledge of: Due to the considerable difference in patient profiles, work conditions and responsibilities, each of the clinical areas require a distinct mix of knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants must possess a combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrate competency in the appropriate mixture of qualifications, current theory; principles; techniques and procedures used in professional nursing, medical terminology, instruments and equipment; routines typical to an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic; uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; Federal, State, and local laws and regulations which govern the nursing practice; and current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization. Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures related to nursing; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; computer applications related to nursing; principles and practices of quality assurance. Skill and ability to: Perform the full range of staff nursing duties and responsibilities; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization. Prepare and maintain records and reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital employees.
Responsible For
Assesses, plans, organizes and provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions.
Makes preliminary observation of and prepares patients for medical treatment; assists physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical questions; administers prescribed treatments and medications to patients.
Serves as a resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students.
Charts treatments of patients; records and reports significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.
Instructs patients in carrying our physician's orders (discharge teaching).
Additional Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package, please view Unit S's Benefit Summary Sheet at:
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Licensure: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain a CA RN License prior to employment is required. You may be eligible to receive educational pay if you possess a BSN or MSN (highly desirable). Minimum of 6 months experience in this unit.
Experience Requirements
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$67.573-$93.375/hour *Includes Longevity calculation per MOU
How to Apply
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Worksite address
salinas, CA, 93911, US
Who can apply
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