ID - OB RN (Night Shift)

Steele Memorial Medical Center•Salmon, ID

About The Position

The Obstetrics Registered Nurse provides compassionate, skilled care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, as well as care for newborns. The RN monitors maternal and fetal well-being, assists with delivery, administers medications, educates patients and families, and responds promptly to complications. When there are no active patients in the Obstetrics unit, the RN is assigned to the Med/Surg unit to support staffing and continuity of care. This requires adaptability and clinical expertise across both units. In the Med/Surg unit, the RN assesses and plans care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions; administers medications, IV therapy, and wound care; supports post-operative recovery and chronic illness management; and responds to acute-care needs and emergencies. The RN documents and communicates patient care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates and oversees assigned tasks, and provides emotional and educational support to patients and families. The RN also attends at least 75% of nursing staff meetings, participates in in-service education, and orients and mentors new staff. The position requires a current RN license in Idaho or an approved compact state, an accredited nursing-school education, and the specified certifications. A BSN is preferred. Weekend, holiday, and rotating-shift work may be required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Minimum of one year of previous obstetric nursing experience.
Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Idaho or an approved compact state.
Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required upon hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as necessary.
Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health.
Adhere to Employee Handbook requirements and individual job-description expectations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns.
Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and respond promptly to complications.
Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective care.
When assigned to Med/Surg, assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care according to physician orders.
Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans as appropriate.
Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute-care interventions.
Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
Communicate effectively with patients across diverse age groups and backgrounds.
Prioritize tasks accurately and efficiently and make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and hospital policies.
Attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and participate in in-service education.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
Promote patient independence by setting care goals and teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care.
Document patient care in patient and department records and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants and unit clerks.
Orient and mentor new staff members.
Participate in safety procedures and quality assurance initiatives and support the organization's mission, values, and vision.