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Full-time RN - LABOR & DELIVERY (Full-Time) (THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER-Honolulu, HI)

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Job Title: RN
Department: QET 10 Labor & Delivery
Status: Full-Time, 40 hrs
Shift: Various Shifts
Job Opening #: 102843, 102890, 102810
HAWAII'S HEALTHCARE LEADER - Join The Queen's Medical Center!
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Established in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to address the healthcare needs of the people of Hawaii during a time with epidemics were sweeping the islands, The Queen's Medial Center ("QMC") is the first hospital in the United States founded by royalty.
Today, QMC is an acute-care medical facility licensed to operate 505 acute care beds and 28 sub-acute beds. With 3,600 employees and 1,020 physicians on staff, is one of the state's largest employers.
On April 2009, QMC received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) -- the highest institutional honor awarded for hospital excellence. Magnet recognition is held by less than five percent of hospitals in the United States. The Queen's Medical Center is the first hospital in Hawaii to achieve Magnet status.
As the leading medical referral center in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin, QMC, offers a comprehensive range of primary care and specialized services. QMC is widely known for its programs in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, trauma and behavioral medicine.
I.JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patients. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.
II.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
III.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.
IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A.Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
Additional requirements for Labor & Delivery RNs include:
- Current ACLS certification
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- At least 1 year L&D RN experience including high risk parental and c-section
- Pass QMC administered EKG competency exam (passing score 80% or better)
SCOPE OF SERVICE:
Queen Emma Tower 10 Labor & Delivery (QET 10 L&D) is a unit comprised of 9 private labor, delivery and recovery rooms, 2 surgical suites and support spaces. Nursing staff in this area provide 24 hour/day care to low-risk and high risk patients and limited gynecology patients.
Nursing staff provides care to newborn patients and patients from adolescent to adults during the antepartum, intrapartum and immediate postpartum period. Nursing staff also care for adults with some limited gynecology needs.
TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN THIS POSITION:
Please visit our website at www.queens.org.
Look for Job Opening # 102843, 102890, 102810
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Queen's Medical Center ("QMC") is an equal employment opportunity employer. QMC will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
The Queen's Medical Center is an EEO/AA Employer.


Location: THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER-Honolulu, HI
Compensation: Rate of pay determined based on experience.
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