RN - OB

HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL•Winnemucca, NV

10h

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for patients in antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery, according to established standards and practices. Supervises support personnel assigned to the obstetric department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited school of nursing
Active Nevada Registered Nurse license or Interim Permit from Nevada State Board of Nursing
Current BLS
ACLS certification within 6 months of employment
STABLE certification within 6 months of employment
NRP certification within 6 months of employment
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of employment
Able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and co-workers.
Must be a role model of a professional nurse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN or higher
Preferred one year of experience as a nurse
AWHONN Advance Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of employment and/or current NCC certification in EFM
National Certification in area of practice
PRAM Certification Course (Perinatal Loss)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates clinical competency in obstetrics including antepartum testing, obstetrical triage, labor, delivery and post vaginal delivery recovery care
Seeks professional growth through continuing education, and/or advanced professional certifications (fetal monitoring, RNC, STABLE, ACLS, etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to clean, maintain and dispose of all equipment and supplies in OB.
Admits patients to the obstetric department according to department/hospital policy.
Utilizes techniques of infection control, including proper hand washing and observing standard precautions when starting IV’s, giving injections, or as circumstances warrant.
Prepares for vaginal delivery including setting up sterile table, preparing radiant warmer and assembling chart.
Performs competently during emergency, busy or otherwise stressful situations in the obstetric department, remaining calm and resourceful.
Administers and controls narcotics and medications. Dispenses medication appropriately according to policy and supports the hospital medication administration competency programs.
Documents patient care and procedures/interventions accurately and thoroughly in accordance with hospital standards.
Competently performs nursing duties in the newborn nursery including newborn assessment, recognition of deviations from the normal newborn and providing newborn care
Competently performs nursing duties in the postpartum area, including participating in breastfeeding education, discharge instructions, patient assessment and assisting patients with ADL’s.
Advises the nurse manager of nursing activities, needs, problems and unusual events
Demonstrates skill and accuracy in hospital computer application.
Actively participates in the review of policies and procedures for the obstetric department on an annual basis.
Participates in stocking, sorting, or inventory of departmental supplies to ensure appropriate items are readily available for patient care needs
Supports the department by attending, and constructively contributing to staff or other meetings as able/necessary.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in both patient care areas and the nursing station
Demonstrates appropriate judgment in notifying/communicating with physicians.
Demonstrates technical competency through annual equipment certification, attending manufacturers’ sponsored in-services, and additional training as required.
Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards as applied to area of responsibility.
Maintains harmonious relationship and open line of communication within the unit and with other departments, staff, physicians, and other support personnel providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care.
Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and other staff members.
Accepts the need to float when staffing dictates and demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when assigned or requested to work on another unit.
Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum productivity
Maintains confidentiality of all patient/staff information
Performs other related duties as assigned or required