Come work where others vacation! We are seeking RN New Grads to join our Labor & Delivery Unit!
Our People. Join us for a fulfilling career where we prioritize your growth. We offer diverse career paths, including cross-training in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum care, and our Level 2 nursery. Our team values collaboration and camaraderie. With team outings to strengthen connections, our staff enjoys a supportive and fun work environment.
Our Department. In our department, we operate in a family-centered care environment, focusing primarily on ensuring the best possible birthing experience for our community's families. Our unit offers a diverse range of services, including care during triage visits, the labor process, and postpartum care. We're equipped to manage both well newborns and premature infants, even those born as early as 32 weeks gestation. Join our team and be part of a supportive environment where your skills can flourish, and you can contribute to the well-being of our patients and their families.
About our Labor & Delivery Unit:
24/7/365 NNP services
800 + deliveries annually
We deliver down to 32 weeks but will deliver to any gestational age in an emergency or case where the patient cannot be transported safely.
10 couplet care/GYN beds, 7 LDRP rooms, 2 triage beds & 2 Obstetrical operating rooms. Cesarean sections are performed in the OB OR.
Summit Healthcare’s Level II Nursery is certified by the Arizona Perinatal Trust as a Level II Perinatal Care Center. A special team of skilled physicians, neonatal nurse practitioners, and nurses provide 24- hour care for your baby in a nurturing compassionate, and family friendly setting. The staff in the nursery cares for infants who need special care, including those with respiratory and feeding difficulties or those requiring antibiotic and IV therapy. The Level II Nursery is fully equipped with monitors, bed warmers and isolettes.
Job Summary
This position serves to provide productive learning experiences for the new graduate nurse after the acquisition of the Arizona Registered Nurse.
Essential Functions
- Participates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care and gives direct nursing care.
- Performs nursing procedures following Tiered Nursing Orientation and competency checklists for which competency has been established and signed off. Each skill must have been observed and validated by the nurse preceptor.
- Demonstrates ability to evaluate suggestions and criticisms objectively and, when necessary undertakes to change behavior or seek further guidance.
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality through participation in continuous improvement activities, offering constructive suggestion for change and improvement in the hospital/unit’s overall operation and efficiency, and sharing information and evaluation effectiveness.
- Demonstrates ability to adapt to change which directly or indirectly impacts on job responsibilities.
- Practices listening skills when dealing with concerns, complaints, questions, demonstrating objectivity in emotional situations.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to fellow workers needs as they relate to the job by providing support, giving advice or referring to appropriate sources of help when needed.
- Shares responsibility for team assignment and unit workload and helping others.
- Consistently conforms to department dress code and maintains appearance suited to position.
- Maintains punctual attendance for all assigned duties.
- Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and accepting assignments.
- Demonstrates initiative and motivation in managing and utilizing time.
- Maintains own time card accurately.
- Demonstrates active participation in professional growth activities.
- Identifies and pursues own educational needs.
- Attends staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes when absent.
- Satisfactorily completes all mandatory in-service education programs annually (BLS, Re-Orientation, Competency Skills, etc.).
- Utilizes opportunities for cross training.
Other Duties
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the people we serve, our physicians/healthcare providers, and our fellow employees.
- Master the skills needed to do your best for the people we serve.
- Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars.
- Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually. Develops and maintains new policies and procedures as needed.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, and extensive computer work.
Required Education and Experience
All Departments:
Department Specific Education and Experience
Emergency Department:
ACLS * / &
PALS * / &
NIHSS &
TNCC, ATLS or ITLS or other trauma course (with approval) ** / @
ENPC ** +
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Dialysis:
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Home Health:
Arizona Dept. of Public Safety class 1 fingerprint clearance card
Current driver’s license
Current auto insurance
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
ICU:
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Med/Surg 3
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Med/Surg 2
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
PALS +
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Med/Surg Telemetry
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
OB:
ACLS * / & (L&D only)
STABLE ** / &
AWHONN intermediate and/or advanced fetal monitoring ** / & (L&D only)
NRP * / &
Newborn Hearing Screening Certification +
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
OR:
ACLS * / &
PALS +
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
POE:
ACLS * / &
PALS +
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
ASCS/Preop/PACU:
ACLS * / &
PALS * / &
NRP * / & (ASCS Floats Only)
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
IV Therapy:
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Imaging:
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Diagnostic Imaging:
ACLS * / &
PALS * / &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Oncology:
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification ** @
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification +
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Radiation Therapy RN:
Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification +
Cath Lab:
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Cardiac Rehab:
ACLS * / &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
Senior Behavioral Health:
ACLS * / &
NIHSS &
Professional organization specialty certification +
Baccalaureate in nursing +
1+ years specific unit experience +
- - Renewal may take up to 30 days after expiration of original certification.
** - Renewal make take up to 75 days after expiration of original certification.
& - Required within 6 months of employment, or at completion of orientation.
@ - Required within 1 year of employment
% - Certification required with 30 days of employment.
+ - Preferred.
OSHA Exposure Category:
Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Required
-
Bachelors or better in Nursing
Required
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BLS CPR AED Required
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RN Registered Nurse
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