Job Title: L&D
Location: Moses Lake, Washington
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 4
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $75 – $81/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a L&D for a temporary assignment in Moses Lake, Washington. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a L&D:
• Function as both a caregiver and care manager, assuming responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process
• Perform assessment and data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status
• Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilizing and adhering to pre-determined procedures, policies, and care plans
• Identify patient and significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implement patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans
• Document in patient charts via electronic medical records and/or paper processes per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient, significant other, and family rights regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other protected classification
• Demonstrate appropriate delegation of patient care activities and effectively supervise assigned coworkers
• Demonstrate effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking
• Demonstrate appropriate use of lines of authority
• May be required to function as a Charge Nurse, including delegation of patient assignments, assisting with admits/discharges/transfers, coordinating staff coverage, and serving as unit lead
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in field of expertise
• Function with awareness of and adherence to safety requirements including security, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics
• Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures, and labor agreements
• Conduct interactions with team members and support groups in a courteous and efficient manner
• Maintain current Washington State RN Licensure
• Maintain HCP Level BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire
• For Family Birthing Unit: Obtain AAP NRP Advanced certification prior to end of orientation, renewed every 2 years
• For Family Birthing Unit: Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire, renewed every 2 years
• For Family Birthing Unit: Complete STABLE course within 6 months of completing orientation, renewed every 2 years (optional)
• For Family Birthing Unit (L&D RNs): Obtain AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification within 3 months of completing L&D training, renewed every 2 years
• Demonstrate competency in caring for patients across the age continuum
• Demonstrate competency on department-specific equipment
Benefits for a L&D:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
