Job Information
Dignity Health Nurse Family Birth Center in Mount Shasta, California
Overview
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate two Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care committed to community outreach advocates for the underserved and dedicated to ensuring that quality affordable health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.
Responsibilities
Program Summary:
Under the direct supervision the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of care of the newborn and obstetrical patients through the deployment of the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The incumbent directs and guides patient teaching activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards for professional nursing. The position reports to the Director Perinatal/Quality
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We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Experience
Labor and Delivery experience required. 1 year recent hospital experience
Education
AA degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
BS degree in nursing from an accredited school of nusring (Preferred)
Licensure
Current California Registered Nurse license,BLS, ACLS, and NRP certification. ACLS within one year of hire or transfer into department
Special Skills
Ability to function within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act. Conscious Sedation competency
Training
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course by AWHONN or NCC certification within 6 months of hire (Preferred)
Pay Range
$48.38 - $60.75 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.