Tahoe Forest Health System·Truckee, California
Performs the nursing process including assessment, planning, and evaluation of therapeutic care for obstetric patients. Responsibilities include scrubbing, circulating, and recovering for cesarean sections as needed.
Bargaining Unit: EAP
$78.94/hour + DOE + Shift Differential (Base Rate of $70.17includes 12.5% per diem premium)
Summary Performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe therapeutic care to patients including patients undergoing obstetric operative or other invasive procedures. Scrubs, circulates and recovers for cesarean sections as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
Plans individual care of patient and documents care plan.
Implements and evaluates individual plan of care.
Identifies and provides education to patient and/or significant other.
Coordinates resources for complete and effective patient care.
Possesses effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Utilizes equipment properly.
Participates in departmental growth and development.
Pursues professional growth.
Follows patient care standards.
Ability to work standby.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.
One to two years in labor and delivery unit with adequate number of deliveries to ensure competence in all areas of labor, delivery, postpartum, and new born care.
Must complete Baby Friendly coursework (Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding) within 6 months of hire.
Must complete Relias Fetal monitoring within 3 months of hire.
Additional
Coursework: GE Health Systems, AWHONN Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring.
If hired without L&D experience, must complete and pass a L&D class approved by the Association of American Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) within 3 months of hire date.
Temporary or seasonal staff may be hired with only postpartum experience per management discretion.
• Familiar with fetal monitoring high-risk labor/delivery, neonatal and postpartum management.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and 1-2 years of relevant experience in labor and delivery. Must hold a California RN license and BLS/NRP certifications upon hire.
Market context
California per diem women’s and family nursing roles are often competitive because hospitals need flexible coverage in labor and delivery settings, and candidates must already meet licensure and certification requirements. This role is typically strongest for nurses with relevant L&D experience, a California RN license, and BLS/NRP at hire. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster before applying.
