RN (OB)

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing care for obstetrical patients and newborns. The role requires the ability to assess, treat, and care for these patients, understanding their growth and development, and the range of treatment needed. Responsibilities include monitoring labor, recognizing deviations from normal, assisting with newborn resuscitation, performing examinations, and providing patient and family education. Documentation, delegation, and participation in unit responsibilities are also key aspects of this role. The position may also require working in other nursing areas such as Med/Surg, ICU, and ER as needed and qualified.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing
1-2 years professional OB/GYN experience
Possesses, or is willing to acquire, the special knowledge needed to safely care for patients and/or newborns in the OB/GYN unit including labor and delivery, post-partum, nursery, clean GYN patients
Must complete annual EMTALA education and annual MSE education
Ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staff
Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
CPR certification
ACLS certification (within one year)
NRP certification (within one year)
FHM certification (within one year)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to assess, treat, and/or care for the obstetrical patient and the neonate
Possesses knowledge of growth and development of the obstetrical patient and the neonate
Understands the range of treatment needed by the obstetrical patient and the neonate
Understands and complies with IC policies and procedures at all times
Follows course of patient’s labor, recognizes deviations from normal, and takes appropriate action
Recognizes signs of fetal distress during labor and alerts physician when necessary
Assists physician in resuscitation of the newborn
Does examination in absence of the physician recognizing station dilation and effacement of the cervix
Notifies physician of progress, so he/she is in attendance at the delivery
Explains procedures to patient and family
Records delivery in appropriate log
Understands and exercises proper technique in caring for the newborn
Administers proper dosages and applies acceptable techniques when giving medication to the newborn
Assesses mother’s knowledge of care and feeding of the newborn and initiates appropriate instruction
Ensures that all required testing is performed on all infants before discharge or that arrangements have been made to have the test completed
Obtains complete information from mother or family member for birth registration of newborn
Gives instruction to post-partum patient in caring for her physical needs during hospitalization and after discharge (perineal care, rest and exercise, resumption of normal activities)
Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care
Maintains patient record
Accurately and legibly transcribes physician orders and inputs to order entry
Completes all documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events
Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of the healthcare team as their abilities or level of education dictates
Participates in orientation of new staff
Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution
Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions
Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers
Uses equipment and supplies in a safe, efficient manner
Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage
Works in other areas of nursing services including Med/Surg, ICU and ER as needed and as qualified, performing duties including – but not limited to (hourly patient rounding, vital signs, glucometer checks, baths, IV starts, documentation)
Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness
Notifies other agencies and disciplines as necessary to facilitate coordinated patient care
Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned
Stays current with advances in nursing
Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties