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RN III Obstetrics
Dignity Health     Oxnard, CA 93032
 Posted 9 days    

**Overview**

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

**Responsibilities**

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Registered Nurse(CN III) in MIU is an RN with advanced skills and knowledge, who is an expert in antepartum, post-partum, neonatal, and gynecologic nursing, and is also capable of directing/coaching other MIU staff in the daily operations of the unit. The CN III facilitates the smooth operation of the nursing unit, acts as a mentor, preceptor, and resource for the Clinical Nurse I and II, as well as other staff members and provides advanced consultation to other units and hospital staff regarding complex OB-GYN patient care problems.

This position is represented by SEIU, Local 121RN, and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Three (3) to five (5) years current MIU experience required.

+ BLS & NRP certifications

+ Spanish speaking experience is preferred.

+ Certification in fetal monitoring is required within one (1) year of employment.

+ Evidence of lactation support education required within one (1) year of employment.

+ Specialty certification in obstetric nursing is preferred.

**Special Skills:**

+ Demonstrates average competency level 2.75 in core RN competencies and competency level 3.0 in the required MIU specialty competencies.

+ Works independently within a decentralized nursing environment.

+ Consistently maintains licensure, BLS, annual mandatory nursing reorientation, neonatal resuscitation certification, and evidence of bi-annual education in fetal monitor strip interpretation.

+ Facilitates at least one unit education activity annually.

+ Willingly and independently assumes the preceptor/mentor role for nurses in orientation, temporary staff and novice MIU nurses.

+ Applies and documents the Nursing Process independently in complex patient situations.

+ Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a caring compassionate attitude toward others.

+ Models leadership through effectively assuming the role of relief charge nurse.

+ Models appropriate delegation of patient care tasks to other team members based on scope of practice and demonstrated competency, supervising the care provided.

+ Applies the PDCA model of continuous quality improvement to a patient care improvement project annually.

+ Willingly chairs and/or actively participates in at least one unit team, task force or committee annually.

+ Organizes and prioritizes work efficiently.

+ Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral English language skills and objective active listening skills.

+ Promotes the smooth function of the unit by supporting change and patient care improvement projects.

+ Achieves positive results for the organization with and through people, utilizing creative and innovative solutions and problem-solving.

**Pay Range**

$49.45 - $70.39 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Job Details


Industry

Health Sciences

Employment Type

Full Time

Number of openings

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