Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients in the Labor and Delivery unit, focusing on woman-, newborn-, and family-centered care. Responsibilities include assessing patient status, implementing clinical interventions, and managing emergency situations for acute patients.
Requirements summary
Requires a graduate degree in Nursing (Associate or Bachelor) and current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. One year of professional RN experience is required, with BLS and NRP certifications preferred or required shortly after hire.
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36
Work
Shift: Nights (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Nurse (RN) – Obstetrics (OB) – St.
Rita's
Medical
Center
Job
Summary: The Obstetrics (OB) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential
Functions: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Addresses the care provided to healthcare consumers in the context of woman-, newborn-, and family- centered care; and includes those who do not self-identify as women, or exclusively as women, as well as all people parenting newborns Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) Obstetrical/Women's Health nursing care where applicable Applies the nursing process in the care of women during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecological, and other women's health issues and the neonate from birth until discharge with differing gestational ages, diagnoses, and complications Delivers care to women of all ages requiring triage, prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency management Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education: Graduate of an accredited
Associates degree or
Bachelors degree in
Nursing
Certifications: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS) NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred at hire, must obtain within 3 months of hire) Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification - National Certification
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Incentives
Continuing Education Support
FMLA Leave
Backup Care for Children and Elders
403(b) With Employer Contributions
HAS/FSA Options
Corporation (preferred if interpreting fetal monitoring)
Experience: One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN) Recent
OB,
ED or
Critical
Care experience (preferred, not required)
Training: EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required) Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
Labor and Delivery - St. Rita's It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.
