Perinatal Care Training

Overview

The SFDPH Perinatal Care Training Program is tailored to provide newly graduated or inexperienced Registered Nurses with the essential skills and knowledge required to deliver patient-centered perinatal care within a dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary team. 

• Birth Center Overview:

• • The Birth Center is comprised of 9 LDRP rooms, 3 triage beds, 2 operating rooms, and 12 postpartum/couplet care/ante partum beds.

Essential Job Functions

By participating in this program, you will play a vital role in delivering nursing care to critically ill and injured patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• • Successfully completing training and orientation programs specific to the Birth Center and Infant Care Center

  • Providing expert nursing care to ante partum, intrapartum, postpartum, GYN, and well-infant patients within the designated unit

  • Circulating in the operating room

  • Implementing medical and nursing care plans to ensure the well-being of patients

  • Adhering to established protocols and guidelines for comprehensive perinatal care

  • Maintaining proficiency in all competencies related to the OB/GYN specialty, including participation in specialized training sessions

  • Upholding a commitment to ongoing professional development

  • Attending all mandatory meetings and training sessions as stipulated by the Nurse Manager

  • Ensuring compliance with educational and procedural requirements for continuous improvement

  • Approaching all job duties with a focus on equity and inclusion

  • Embracing diversity and promoting an inclusive environment in the delivery of perinatal care

  • Performing any other related duties as assigned

Training Program Objective

Our objective is to equip you with the following skills and knowledge:

• • Equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, competent, and equitable nursing care to patients within the Perinatal Care setting

  • Emphasize the importance of safe and patient-centered care in the perinatal context

  • Provide comprehensive training to address the unique challenges and requirements of perinatal nursing

  • Foster an understanding of equitable care practices to ensure all patients receive the highest standard of nursing care

  • Emphasize the unit's versatility in admitting overflow gynecological patients, showcasing the diverse experiences participants can expect during their training

  • Provide a holistic training experience that encompasses inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and psychiatric aspects of perinatal care

  • Support participants in developing a well-rounded skill set that aligns with the hospital's commitment to delivering top-notch healthcare services

Successful Applicant Profile

To thrive in our program, successful applicants should possess the following qualities:

• • Completion of an Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring course within the last two (2) years

  • Possession of a valid Basic Life Support – Healthcare provider certification

  • Possession of a valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate

  • Demonstrate interest/knowledge of perinatal care which can include specialty course work, trainings, preceptorships, etc. 

  • Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License