Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery (OB) - Lourdes Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Obstetrics (OB) Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to patients, using organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, implement clinical interventions for acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care, develop and carry out care plans to improve outcomes, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. The role provides woman-, newborn-, and family-centered care, including care for people who do not identify exclusively or at all as women and people parenting newborns.

The RN provides episodic outpatient and, where applicable, inpatient obstetrics and women's health nursing care. Care spans pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecological and other women's health concerns, as well as neonatal care from birth until discharge. The nurse also cares for patients of all ages who require triage, prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency management. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification must be obtained within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent OB, ED, or critical care experience.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• NRP certification at hire.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification from the National Certification Corporation, preferred if interpreting fetal monitoring.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide woman-, newborn-, and family-centered care, including care for people who do not self-identify as women or exclusively as women, and people parenting newborns.
• Provide episodic outpatient and, where applicable, inpatient obstetrical and women's health nursing care.
• Apply the nursing process to care for patients during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecological and other women's health needs, and care for neonates from birth until discharge across gestational ages, diagnoses, and complications.
• Provide triage, prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency management for patients of all ages requiring such care.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree