RN - OB GYN
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Obstetrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 1700 - 0530
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum of 2 years required
License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) License
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Must-Have: Experience in Client/Fetal Assessment, Newborn Assessment, and Postpartum Care
Description:
The RN for the Obstetrics Unit provides compassionate and skilled care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
This role involves monitoring the health of both mother and baby.
It also includes assisting in the birthing process and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for families.
In the event that the Obstetrics unit does not have active patients, the RN will be assigned a patient load in the Med/Surg unit.
This ensures appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care.
This role requires adaptability in patient assignments and clinical expertise.
A commitment to patient-centered care across multiple units is essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards.
Measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards.
Follow facility standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing and other governing agency regulations.
Possess knowledge and skills regarding nursing principles and practice.
Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers, postpartum recovery, and newborns.
Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
Monitor maternal and fetal well-being while recognizing and responding to complications.
Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care per physician order.
Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans accordingly.
Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions.
Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of age groups and backgrounds.
Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and according to established hospital policies and procedures.
Attend an appropriate number of nursing staff meetings and in-service education that pertain to professional growth and development.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions and continuing needs.
Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants and unit clerks.
This job description is not comprehensive and may change as needed.
Other duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor.
A flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and shift rotations, is a requirement.
Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health.
Orients and mentors new staff as necessary.
Qualifications:
Education and experience include graduation from an approved School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in obstetric nursing required.
Compliance with safety, confidentiality, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements is essential.
All employees are expected to support and cooperate with teamwork and promote positive public relations with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient rights helps ensure privacy and dignity in a safe and secure environment.
All employees must complete the required in-service training and adhere to uniform and dress codes.