Registered Nurse-OB

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

1d • $48 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Assess, plan, coordinate and render direct, individualized, skilled nursing care to obstetric patients while applying standards for professional nursing practice before and after a birth. Provide care for adult and pediatric patients with medical and psychological illness. Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
• Knowledge of labor and delivery processes and protocols
• Knowledge of hemodynamics
• Knowledge of newborn care
• Patient/customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
• Ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
• Ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
• Skill in providing labor support
• Above average communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work closely with families under intense circumstances
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3-5 years experience including 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience
• Alaska RN License
• Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

• ACLS, PALS, STABLE and NRP within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Read fetal monitor, assist with breathing techniques and monitor contractions while making sure equipment is functioning properly
• Take vital signs, perform basic IV and phlebotomy skills and other assessments
• Administer pain medication as ordered and other medications to address specific medical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes including care for patients on Pitocin and MGS04
• Check patient’s cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation, contact delivering physician and assist with instruments and supplies needed for the birthing process
• Record time of birth, give Apgar scores and prepare for immediate new born care
• Stabilize high risk and preterm mothers with babies in preparation for transfer if needed
• Identify and manage life-sustaining physiological functions to unstable patients
• Assist with nursing duties for other patients in Acute Care when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree