Job Description

The Perinatal Nurse is responsible for independently utilizing the nursing process to safely, therapeutically and efficiently care for women and babies in all phases of their childbirth experience; to include before, during and after delivery of the baby based on HMNH policies, procedures and all regulatory requirements.  

Responsible for providing care to these patients; and ensuring that the nursing as well as the emotional needs of the patient are adequately met throughout the ante-partum period, the entire birthing process, and the post-partum period.  The Perinatal Nurse will be required to float throughout the Center for Women’s and Children where needed.

Qualifications

Licensure and Certification:

• Current CA RN licenseCurrent BLS, and ACLS provider cards
• Current NRP provider cardIntermediate AWHONN fetal monitoring within three months of hire/transfer date
• Advanced AWHONN fetal monitoring certification within two years of hire date

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred

Experience:

• 2 years recent L&D experience; and/or a combination of PP and L&D experience
• National  certification in specialty preferred

About the Hospital

Be a part of the team at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the healthcare leader in the Santa Clarita Valley.