RN - OB, three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating

Job Title: RN

Home Department: OB

Reports To: Director of OB

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

• The RN is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the OB GYN setting.
• Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care plans.
• Communicates with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition including: fetal monitoring and results of diagnostic studies.
• Provides newborn care and testing procedures per physician orders.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or responses to treatments.

• General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
• Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients; initial admission assessment; coordinates and ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate; assesses neonate at delivery.
• Formulates a plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes; assists physicians with procedures; utilizes other departments to provide interdisciplinary care as appropriate; knowledgeable of fetal monitoring systems; identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately; utilizes pain management techniques; assists physicians with labor & delivery procedures, post partum and newborn nursery.
• Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate.
• Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely; prepares the patient record in both electronic and chart form; prepares birth documents per regulatory statute.
• Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department.
• Answers patient call lights promptly and courteously; inquires about patient needs prior to leaving room. Observes and reports any changes in condition or behaviors exhibited by patients.
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education Requirements
• Associate’s in nursing required

• Certification/Licensure Requirements
• Current IL RN License Required
• BLS Required
• NRP Required within 6 months
• STABLE Certification Required within 6 months

• Experience Requirements
• Registered Nurse minimum 2 years Preferred
• Labor and Delivery / Newborn Nursery minimum 2 years Preferred

• Computer Skills
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs

• Additional Skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a team environment
• Excellent ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in assignment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills