RN - Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED)

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to pregnant and postpartum patients presenting to the Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED). The OB ED is the point of entry for obstetric triage, evaluation, stabilization, treatment, and disposition of urgent, emergent, and unscheduled pregnancy-related concerns. The RN performs comprehensive maternal-fetal assessments, prioritizes patients using established obstetric triage and acuity guidelines, collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and provides evidence-based care for low-risk and high-risk obstetric patients. The role includes early identification and management of maternal and fetal complications, implementation of emergency interventions, and coordination of admission, transfer, observation, or discharge.

UAMS Women's Services provides specialized care to patients across the state and functions as a regional referral center for high-risk maternal and fetal conditions. The OB ED RN supports maternal safety, patient- and family-centered care, and continuous quality improvement. The position is based inside a medical facility and involves moderate noise and exposure to biological, chemical, dust, electrical, fume/gas/odor, radiation, and sharp-object/tool hazards. The employee must be able to wear and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, and CAPR.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Master of Science in Nursing.
• Current Arkansas Registered Nurse license.
• At least two years of recent Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification at time of hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Must be fitted for, capable of donning, and able to perform routine tasks in N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), and Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Previous obstetric triage or OB Emergency Department experience.
• Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments for patients presenting to the OB ED.
• Use established obstetric triage and acuity guidelines to determine patient priority and plan of care.
• Collect and document assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care according to nursing standards and patient needs.
• Implement the Plan of Care, including provider orders, standardized protocols, and interdisciplinary care approaches.
• Rapidly assess and stabilize obstetric patients with urgent, emergent, and unscheduled conditions.
• Recognize signs of maternal and fetal deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Use maternal early warning systems and approved maternal safety screening tools to identify and respond to maternal deterioration.
• Act as a resource and support other team members in delivering patient care.
• Coordinate admission, transfer, observation, or discharge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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