Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery/OB

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

14h

About The Position

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
is part of
Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)
joining our team, you’re embracing a
vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier
®. Join us on this
meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a
remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Labor & Delivery/OB team operates on a 1:1 nurse to patient ratio. This unit
has 10 beds with an invitingly warm environment, dedicated medical staff, and
pediatric coverage by a Board Certified provider. Full and part time employees
in this unit rotate every third weekend and major holidays.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
• NRP within six (6) months of hire
• Recent RN experience

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) to Three (3) years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• One (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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