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
The Registered Nurse II in Labor & Delivery at St. John’s is a vital member of our team, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to expectant mothers, newborns, and their families. This role requires a strong clinical foundation, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN II will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
Perform comprehensive assessments of pregnant patients, including maternal and fetal well-being.Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and medical orders.Continuously monitor maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate patterns, and labor progress using advanced fetal monitoring technology (GE Centricity).Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician or midwife, including epidural analgesia and oxytocin induction.Assist with vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, and other obstetric procedures.Provide immediate newborn care, including assessment, resuscitation, and stabilization, following NRP guidelines.Educate parents on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in our Epic EHR system.Collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences.Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new nurses and students.Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.Qualifications
Six (6) months of current maternal-child nursing. When staffing can support a transition, RN applicants without the requisite experience may be considered.
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification
Current NRP certification
Current ACLS certification
This position is represented by SEIU Local 121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.