Job Description

The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care. The registered nurse is accountable for direct patient care and for supervising the care provided by professional and ancillary personnel. The registered nurse assesses and plans for the educational needs of the patient and family that will contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status on discharge. As a member of the health team, the registered nurse implements the nursing plan, coordinates with the medical plan and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Professionalism is demonstrated by quality of care, leadership and in continued professional growth and development. Quality assurance endeavors, through process improvement initiatives, are implemented through and with the nursing team. Any RN in the hospital may be requested to float to other departments as patient needs dictate.

Nurse Residency Information:

This position is eligible for participation in the FBP residency program for new graduate nurses or registered nurses who are New to the specialty of Obstetrics.

The Nurse Residency Program Provides:

• Structured orientation and preceptorship with experienced OB nurses.
• Progressive clinical skill development and hands-on training
• Didactic learning sessions through AWHONN focused on perinatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional support during the transition to independent practice.

Qualifications

What is required...

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program & currently licensed in the State of Washington
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card (maintenance required)
• NRP within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)
• STABLE within 6 months of hire (maintenance required every two years)
• ACLS within 12 months of hire (maintenance required)
• Fetal Monitoring:
  • AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Intermediate Course or higher within 6 months of hire (maintenance required every two years)
    • or
  • C-EFM (maintenance required every three years)

What is preferred...

• One to two years of previous clinical experience preferred in appropriate nursing area
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• One year of experience in Obstetrics

Additional Information

Wage: Wage range currently starts at $41.39/hour and goes up to $75.91/hour. Actual wage will be based on years' of applicable experience. Shift Differentials apply; Evenings (3p-11p) = $3.00/hour, Nights (11p - 7a) = $4.50/hour, Weekends = $3.50/hour.

FTE: .9 (36 hours/week)

Benefits: This position is benefit eligible

Union Status : This is a WSNA union covered position

Nurse Residency Information:

This position is eligible for participation in the FBP residency program for new graduate nurses or registered nurses who are New to the specialty of Obstetrics.

The Nurse Residency Program Provides:

• Structured orientation and preceptorship with experienced OB nurses.
• Progressive clinical skill development and hands-on training
• Didactic learning sessions through AWHONN focused on perinatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional support during the transition to independent practice.