At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providingextraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional workingenvironment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence inHealthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one ofour bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professionaldevelopment, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whateveryour role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping youachieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation andteamwork.
Position Summary
This position requires thefull understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of OrangeCoast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstratebehavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices,Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast MemorialMedical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performanceimprovement/patient safety activities.
Utilizing the nursing process and clinicalnursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing andcoordinating nursing care for the Labor & Delivery patient in accordancewith the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilitiesinclude directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patientinformation, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teachingpatients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation ofcare rendered. The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevantto the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, culturaldiversity, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient's plan of care.The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performanceimprovement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. Inaddition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensuresafe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patientoutcomes.
