REGISTERED NURSE- OBSTETRIC UNIT- (FT Nights)

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

3d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate OB/GYN Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to women in our obstetrics and gynecology department in Kankakee, Illinois. The OB/GYN RN will be responsible for caring for women during pregnancy, and postpartum periods, as well as providing care related to gynecological issues. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure positive patient outcomes and support women's health needs across various stages of life. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program .
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, or Gynecology preferred.
Experience in acute care or high-risk OB units is a plus.
BSN preferred
Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient education and support during pregnancy, including routine assessments and educating patients on prenatal health practices.
Provide direct nursing care to women after labor and childbirth, ensuring both maternal and fetal well-being through careful monitoring and appropriate interventions.
Assist physicians after labor, delivery (vaginal and cesarean sections), and any emergent situations that may arise.
Administer pain management, including and other medications as needed after labor and delivery.
Provide postpartum nursing care to mothers, including monitoring for complications such as postpartum hemorrhage and providing education on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
Educate patients and their families on newborn care, postpartum self-care, and family planning.
Assist with the care of women undergoing gynecological procedures and surgeries, including pre-operative and post-operative care.
Support patients dealing with a range of gynecological conditions, including abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, and reproductive health concerns.
Educate and counsel patients on reproductive health, contraceptive options, and preventive care.
Provide support and guidance during emotionally challenging situations, such as pregnancy loss or complications.
Participate in Code OB, Code Blue, or other emergency protocols as needed.
Team member will maintain annual education requirements
Participate in department meetings, continuing education sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Assist with unit management tasks, including maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and preparing rooms for procedures.
Act as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses or nursing students.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital outreach programs.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work