RN Labor & Delivery

OverviewFounded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.REGISTERED NURSE – LABOR & DELIVERYNorthridge Hospital Medical CenterFor 65 years, Northridge Hospital has served the San Fernando Valley's health care needs—offering the highest quality, comprehensive maternity care. Los Angeles Newsweek, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, voted us as one of the "Best Maternity Hospitals" in 2020, while Healthgrades recognized us a Five-Star Recipient for Maternity Care for 7 Years in a Row.And when it comes to caring for your new baby once they’re here, Los Angeles Daily News readers voted us "Best Pediatric Care.”At Northridge Hospital, we have an entire floor dedicated solely to the birthing experience. Our maternity suites are beautifully furnished and decorated for a “homelike” feel with soft colors, wood floors and coordinated bedding to offer a comfortable, yet highly functional and nurturing room for your stay.The LABOR & DELIVERY unit at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the L&D unit to coordinate supervise and implement patient care based on competence professional expertise knowledge and evidence-based practice. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system.The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages in accordance with individual needs, physician orders, Hospital policy and standards of nursing practice. He/she is responsible for directing and coordinating members of the care team, focusing on the provision of individualized quality patient care consistent with organizational values.We appreciate your interest in our company and are pleased to inform you that we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees; such as health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.#RN@DH#LI-DHResponsibilities

Ensures all care providers on Maternal Child Health adhere to national clinical standards and principles andpractice of safety.Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics:Keeps staff up to date on Perinatal Safety Initiatives, including education, training, implementation,policies.

Develops and supports the implementation of education/action plans to address events that are reportedin the event reporting system.

Implements and supports patient safety and quality of care initiatives

Promotes, assists and supports competency based education. Performs periodic follow-up to confirm thatclinicians have completed their education

Implements and supports Perinatal Safety initiatives as identified by Clinical Leadership

Monitors clinical outcomes

Abstracts, records, analyses and reports Perinatal Safety data per CommonSpirit Health guidelines

Assesses the documentation of charts reviewed and provides feedback to clinicians.

Encourages staff to identify and report adverse events and near-misses

Performs collaborative reviews of adverse occurrences and near-misses. Incorporates findings ineducational efforts.

Participates in Event Investigation Analysis (EIA)

Coordinates and evaluates briefing, debriefing and analysis of selected charts with healthcare team members.

Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and education

Facilitates and supports teamwork-training programs for all department members.

Fosters and promotes participation by all clinicians in educational programs and clinical drills.

Facilitates and supports teamwork-training programs for all department members.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with current California License required.

Minimum one (1) year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area required.

Minimum 1 year experience in L&D required.

Must have successful completion of an accredited/approved Nursing program that Includes Labor and Delivery which includes ACLS and PACU for C-section delivery.

Current certification in Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Current certification in specialty area preferred.

Experience with EHR (Cerner MediTech etc?) preferred.

Current AHA BLS card required.

Current certification in advanced fetal monitoring

ACLS and NRP required.LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Pay Range$47.10 - $67.04We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.