RN Jobs in Signal Hill, CA

L & D RN - SPECIALIST 12 HR PD Nights 7pm-7:30am

Overview JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation, provided to the women and newborns during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal stages of the childbirth process. The L&D RN is responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care in the Labor and Delivery Department setting, including, but not limited to, providing labor support and education, monitoring maternal & fetal conditions, and monitoring the mother`s and baby`s vital signs during labor & birth, and managing a variety of potential issues that may arise. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization’s vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The Labor and Delivery RN provides direct care, communicates with physicians / Nurse Director / Co – workers, as appropriate about changes in the patient’s clinical situation including results of diagnostic studies and is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in situation or response to treatment. Responsibilities Patient Assessment & Care Delivery: Manage full-spectrum nursing care—including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation—for women and newborns through the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal stages. Complete initial patient assessments within 2 hours of arrival. Labor Monitoring & Support: Provide dedicated labor support, monitor maternal and fetal vital signs and conditions throughout labor and birth, and manage emergent changes in patient status. Medication & Clinical Safety: Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood components safely. Utilize two patient identifiers, follow medication reconciliation policies, and perform necessary order verification and read-backs. Physician Collaboration & Communication: Communicate changes in clinical condition or diagnostic results promptly to physicians and leadership. Assist with bedside procedures, enforcing mandatory "time-out" safety protocols. Care Coordination & Handoffs: Conduct detailed bedside change-of-shift reports to ensure continuity of care, and participate in purposeful patient rounding. Infection Control & Unit Readiness: Maintain compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, CDC infection control guidelines, and proper PPE protocols. Inspect emergency equipment (crash cart and defibrillator) per protocol. Discharge Planning & Mother-Baby Initiatives: Formulate goal-directed discharge plans and educate patients and families, including active support for exclusive breastfeeding and skin-to-skin bonding initiatives. Patient-Centered Care: Integrate age-specific competencies, cultural diversity, and spiritual needs into individual patient care while upholding National Patient Safety Goals. Qualifications Education & Licensure Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing program certificate. Licensure: Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire and must be maintained. Required Experience Minimum of 1 year of successful experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D) or Couplet Care. Certifications & Training BCLS, ACLS, and NRP (required from AHA) certifications required. Birth & Beyond and Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications required. Skills & Competencies Core Competencies: Demonstrated proficiency in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, effective communication, teamwork, quality improvement, outstanding customer service, and professionalism. Excellent communication oral and written required.

Clinical Nurse II - Infusion Center - FT Days

UCI Health Orange, CA

Who We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Your Role on the Team Position Summary Incumbent provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Infusion Center. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assists in patient research and reviews patient schedules against available protocols. Acts as a role model to students and Clinical Nurse's new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC)Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager. Required Qualifications What It Takes to be Successful One year of Oncology experience or one year of MedSurg experience and completion of OCN Cancer Basics class Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience Knowledge and practice of body mechanics Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques Current chemotheropy/biotherapy card required within 3 months of hire Current California RN license Current BLS certification All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Preferred Qualifications Understanding of JCAHO requirements Oncology Certification Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions Of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization