Indiana Regional Medical Center·Indiana, Pennsylvania
The OB registered nurse provides direct patient care across labor, delivery, nursery, and postpartum units. Responsibilities include assessing patients, implementing care plans, and coordinating discharge planning while leading nursing assistants and students.
The OB registered nurse must be able to work in labor/delivery, nursery and postpartum.
Must complete competency to scrub/circulate for emergency CS.
Coordinates the provision of direct patient care according to Nursing Care Standards.
The Registered/Graduate Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and records patient care in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care.
Participates in teaching and rehabilitation of the patient.
Coordinates discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the health team.
Directs and assists with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Nursing Student in rendering care to patients, works collaboratively with all members of the patient care team and provides leadership so that standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in the clinical setting.
Demonstrates ability to function as a charge nurse as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the span of life.
He/she must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or adult patient.
Must be able to fulfill department’s call time requirements.
Skills
Understanding and commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
Must possess nursing knowledge to effectively assess patients, formulate patient care plan, implement and evaluate plan of care and record completely.
Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and other members of the health care team.
Must possess the necessary abilities to perform the essential functions of this position and complete the established orientation process.
Must demonstrate ability to utilize hospital computer system.
Rotation with Call
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Pennsylvania RN license or be eligible for one. Required certifications include BLS, with Neonatal Resuscitation and AWHONN fetal monitoring courses required within one year of hire.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.