ID - OB RN (Night Shift)

Steele Memorial Medical Center • Salmon, ID

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Obstetrics Unit provides compassionate, skilled care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The RN monitors maternal and fetal health, assists with births, and supports a safe and supportive environment for families. When the Obstetrics unit is not busy, the RN may be assigned a patient load in the Medical/Surgical unit to support staffing and continuity of care.

The role includes providing obstetric and newborn care as well as assessing and caring for adult medical-surgical patients. The RN administers medications and IV therapy, provides wound care, monitors patient progress, documents care, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary teams. The RN also educates and supports patients and families, delegates tasks appropriately, and contributes to team communication, staff meetings, and ongoing education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of obstetric nursing experience.
• Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Idaho or an approved compact-state license.
• BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certifications required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required upon hire or within one year of employment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Comply with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations.
• Complete required training and comply with attendance, uniform, and hygiene standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers and newborns.
• Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and recognize and respond 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.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions when assigned to Med/Surg.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care according to physician orders.
• Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate patient outcomes with interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients from diverse age groups and backgrounds.
• Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and established policies.
• Attend at least 75% of nursing staff meetings and participate in educational opportunities.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Promote patient independence by setting care goals and teaching self-care skills.
• Accurately document patient care in patient and department records.
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams through effective communication and documentation.
• Delegate tasks to nursing assistants, ESTs, and Unit Clerks as appropriate.
• Adhere to therapeutic and facility standards, regulatory requirements, safety protocols, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.

What This Job Offers

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