Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

Essential Function

1. Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
2. Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care.
3. Records all care information concisely, accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
4. Patient Satisfaction initiatives using Service Excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds, GETS IT scripting, Service Recovery, and Communication boards.
5. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
6. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
7. Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
8. Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advances Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position).
9. Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.

Qualifications/Training

• Prior mother/baby work experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

• ADN required
• An active Registered Nursing License verified by the LLR
• BLS (Required for ALL nurses), Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position 
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly  (Nights)