Head Nurse - Obstetrics jobs in Chico, CA

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• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California.
• Experience as a staff nurse for at least two years, preferred
• Current BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers.
• Fetal monitoring education within the first six months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) within first six months

The Registered Nurse/Charge Registered Nurse working in the OB Department is responsible for assisting the patients under his/her care to reach an optimum level of wellness and comfort. The RN is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating direct patient care. The RN provides nursing care to all obstetrical/gynecological patients, newborns and clinic patients of all ages in the department participates in patient and family teaching, delegate’s assignments and provides leadership for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and patient’s acuity. This is done in conjunction with the patient, the patient’s family, physician and other members of the health care team. The RN in the Obstetrical Department ensures that there is safe nursing care for all patients.

This job may require the employee to be responsible for the assessment, treatment, or care of patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, and geriatric. Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient’s self—report or behavior and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.

Lifting Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods. Occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.

Generally lifing objects more than 25 Ibs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 Ibs.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 Ibs. with help.

01/26/2023

Human Resources

530-712-2137

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