Perinatal Resource Nurse - Children's Hospital

Job Summary: The Perinatal Resource Nurse is a seasoned expert in antepartum, labor and delivery, post-partum, and operating room field of practice. Rotates through all Total Care Birth Center units and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center departments willingly. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and in accordance with LLUCH's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support. Serves as an exemplary role model in patient care delivery methods and consistently demonstrates an advanced level of clinical practice, communication and documentation. Functions in a patient-centered care model of practice and facilitates the empowerment of the nursing profession. Excels in implementing new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Performs complex procedures for a specialized patient population in the inpatient and outpatient environment. Performs in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications, licensure/certifications, and competencies as defined in the unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in perinatal specialty. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Minimum two years of clinical experience in perinatal nursing required.

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates advanced competencies in the specialty of perinatal nursing. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills in perinatal nursing. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required. Exhibits professional behavior at all times and works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure. Able to: speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; discern temperature variances through touch; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.

Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification through the American Heart Association required. Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment Course required. Other licensure/certification as specified in the unit/department specific Plan for Providing Care.