NURSING PRACTICE SPECIALIST (84158): CHW-Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

NURSING PRACTICE SPECIALIST (84158)

FACILITY INFORMATION

As our city grows, the New West Tower affords Bakersfield Memorial Hospital the ability to treat more patients, allowing families to stay close to home rather than traveling elsewhere for services and quality care they need and deserve. Patient rooms that offer privacy for patients and family which enhance healing. The new 114 bed West Tower includes 24 state-of-the art ICU beds, helping Memorial meet the growing demand for beds from patients coming through the Emergency department. There are two additional 30 bed telemetry/med surgery floors and a new 30 bed Family Care floor (post-partum, GYN). Our tiniest patients receive the highest level of care from Kern County's most experienced and trusted doctors and nurses in Memorial's expanded Neonatal Intensive Care unit. This unit is equipped with the most advanced technology and soon our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit will be open to treat local children with critical healthcare needs. The New West Tower has given Memorial Hospital over 400 licensed acute care beds, making Memorial hospital the largest full service Hospital in Kern County.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The nursing practice specialist for L&D and family care department will have accountabilities for planning, staff development, orientation, patient/family education, quality management and research, consultation, communication, professional relationships and professional development as appropriate. Must have 3-5 years in L&D experience. Current CA RN licenses required. ACLS, NRP, BLS, STABLE required.

Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification preferred or within 6 months of hire date.

OB specialty certification preferred or within 6 months of hire date.


Keywords:Nursing Practice Specialist, Labor & Delivery, L&D, Family Care, F/C, Bakersfield, California, CA


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