Job Description

　　Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua‘i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai‘i. Wilcox is part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai‘i.

　　The Mother Baby Care Unit at Wilcox offers specialized care for postpartum teen to adult women and normal newborns, as well as to post-GYN surgical women. Our highly trained and caring staff provides education to the entire family during and after the pregnancy, as well as IV therapy, fetal monitoring, diabetes education, monitoring of patients requiring bed rest for premature delivery, post-surgical C-section, regular deliveries and postpartum complications and a variety of other services. The Mother Baby Care Unit provides support to mothers and their newborns in an atmosphere that promotes bonding of the family unit.

　　As a Registered Nursery/Postpartum Nurse, you will have the opportunity to provide direct patient care and support to physician staff within our Mother Baby Care Unit. We are looking for someone with strong patient care and communication skills, willingness to work in a team-oriented atmosphere and a commitment to our vision of delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

　　Location: Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI

　　Work Schedule: Rotating - 12 Hours

　　Work Type: Full Time Regular

　　FTE: 0.900000

　　Bargaining Unit: Hawaii Nurses Association

　　Exempt: No

　　Minimum Qualifications: Current Hawai‘i Registered Nurse License. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) CPR cards. One (1) year recent acute care Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery, including normal and high-risk obstetrical care.

　　Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field. Lactation Consultant Certification. Fetal Monitoring Certification. Completion of S.T.A.B.L.E. (pre-transportation stabilization course for neonates) course. One (1) year recent acute care Registered Nurse experience in Medical/Surgical including care of gynecological patients.

　　EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

　　Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.

　　Position Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Care Unit

　　Category Nursing

　　Employment Type Employee

　　Location Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI

　　Req ID 24059