Job Summary
The Obstetric Registered Nurse is essential in delivering comprehensive maternal and newborn services in various settings, including a birth center, rural health clinic, and hospital standby unit. This position focuses on clinical evaluation, educating patients, responding to emergencies, and engaging in initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments of patients.
- Provide education to patients and their families regarding maternal and newborn care.
- Respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts to optimize patient care.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and delivery nursing.
- Possession of a current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
- Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring.
- Additional certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Plumas District Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
