RN Labor and Delivery Full time - $7 Night Shift differential
Location: Hawaiian Gardens
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
If you are interested please apply online and send your resume
to yadeleon@mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Staff Nurse is
a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN)
responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and
the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit
Supervisor of LDRP Nursing, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12 hour
accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating,
and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered
care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of
patients, including the identification and demonstration of
abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and
Population Specific awareness. This position requires the full
understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the
employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the
quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The nurse demonstrates the use of
nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their
knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and
family needs. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most
productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes
subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately
alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and
organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned
care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the
assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research
findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical
decisions. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort
when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. The nurse
develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship
throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights
is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected
in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.
The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off
situations. Performs documentation of patient care including:
assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation,
evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific
and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Anticipates
variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and
psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of
modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and
actively participate in his/her recovery. Demonstrates commitment
to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes
appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive
patient outcomes. Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay
and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary
discharge planning for a specific patient population. Reviews all
orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition
with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician
promptly with significant changes in patient's condition,
collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with
revised care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions
and documents outcomes in the IPOC. Utilizes patient classification
system according to standards Demonstrates ability to plan,
supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel,
floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is
completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional
appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code.
Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper
identification for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean
environment that complies with regulatory standards including
Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the implementation of the
unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes
monitoring forms and reports findings to the Charge Nurse and Nurse
Manager. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Sciences
degree in nursing preferred Associates degree in nursing required
B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of one (1) year of clinical
nursing experience in LDRP nursing with regard to regulatory
guidelines and standard of practice; Current California Nursing
license Certification in Maternal Child Health Nursing preferred.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
Basic computer skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current
Advanced Cardiac Attach PrescreenerLife Support (ACLS) Current
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Required. (AWHONN or NCC preferred) Managing Aggressive Behavior
(MAB) within 90 days of hire or notification of requirement;
transition to Crisis Prevention Intitute Card (CPI) Electronic
Medical Record experience preferred. LI-YD1 MLKCH Video
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